Episode 44: Can I Take A Message?

The conversation:

Ring...  
 
Hello, Mr. Thompson's office.  

Yes, is Mr. Thompson in? 
  
I am sorry sir, he is in a meeting.  

Can you tell me when he will be available?   

These meetings usually last an hour, but this one has been going on for two. So I am not sure when it will be done.  

I see.  

Sir, if you want, I can take a message. 

OK. Can you tell him that Jason Smith from the Frontier Group called. Tell him that I will be at my office until seven pm. He can call me there at 041 265 5781. After 7, I will be available on my cell. That number is: 043 532 1798.  

Sir, may I ask what this phone call is in regard to?  

It is in regard to the Cooper project. Please tell him that it is imperative that I speak with him today.  

I will let him know as soon as the meeting ends. 

Thank you.  

Questions:
  
1. Where is Mr. Thompson?

2. How long do these meetings usually last?

3. How long has this meeting been going on?

4. Until what time will Jason be at his office?

5. What is Jason's office number?

6. What is Jason's cell phone number?

7. Can Jason wait until tomorrow to talk to Mr. Thomson?

8. What is the name of Jason's company?
  
Some extra expressions:

get cracking on something
to let the cat out of the bag
let up
to have a let-down
to let someone down
to let someone in on something
to let the dog out
to let someone in

Answers:

1. Mr. Thompson is in the meeting.  

2. One hour.  

3. It has been going on for two hours.  

4. Until 7.  

5. 041 265 5781  

6. 043 532 1798  

7. No.  

8. The Phoenix Group

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