Listen to and read this conversation between a boss and a laundry worker.
The Hotel Laundry Worker Conversation
Boss: Do you have all the dirty sheets and towels from the rooms?
Worker: Yes.
Boss: Put the sheets in the washer separately. Wash sheets with sheets.
Then do a load of towels. Wash towels with towels.
Worker: No sheets with towels in the same load?
Boss: That’s correct.
Worker: How much laundry soap do I need to add?
Boss: Use one-half cup for each load.
Worker: OK.
Recording: Look for the Audacity icon on your desktop. Double click on it to record this conversation.
Listen to and read this conversation between a supervisor and a busser.
The Restaurant Supervisor and Busser Conversation
Supervisor: Please clear the table in the back and the booth near the window.
Busser: I’m sorry. I don’t understand booth.
Supervisor: A booth is a table with a bench seat. One long seat for two people.
The bench is softer than chairs.
Busser: Oh! Yes. Now I understand.
Supervisor: Take all the dirty plates, knives, forks, and spoons to the kitchen.
Busser: OK! After that I will wipe down the table.
Supervisor: Yes. And then set the table for the next customer.
Busser: OK.
Recording: Look for the Audacity icon on your desktop. Double click on it to record this conversation.
Listen to and read this conversation between a hotel housekeeper and her boss.
The Hotel Housekeeper and Her Boss Conversation
Boss: Thank you for coming to work on time. You are very punctual.
Worker: Thank you for hiring me. I will continue to be responsible.
Boss: Please clean rooms 201 and 204.
Worker: I’m sorry. Which rooms do you want me to clean?
Boss: Room 201 and room 204.
Worker: 201 and 204. OK. I will begin right away.
Boss: Don’t forget to change the sheets, make the bed, and clean the bathroom.
Worker: Yes, sir. I will not forget.
Recording: Look for the Audacity icon on your desktop. Double click on it to record this conversation.