Business English

JON: Hello, I'm Jon Brown.

ARIYA: Hello Jon. I'm Ariya from Planet Industries. I'm here to take you to our office.

JON: Thank you. That's very kind. Is it far to your office?

ARIYA: No, not far. It takes about 30 minutes if the traffic is OK. But we have some bad traffic jams sometimes.

JON: Yes, I've heard that.

ARIYA: So how was your flight, Jon?

JON: Not too bad. I managed to sleep for a few hours.

ARIYA: Is this your first trip to Thailand?

JON: No, it isn't. I came here two years ago on holiday with my wife.

ARIYA: Oh. Do you like Thailand?

JON: Yes. Very much.

ARIYA: Why do you like it?

JON: Oh, the people are very nice, the weather's great, and I love the beach.

ARIYA: That's really good to hear. 

JON: What do you do in Planet Industries?

ARIYA: I'm a marketing assistant.

JON: I see. How long have you worked there?

ARIYA: For about five years. Anyway, come with me. We'll drive to the office. My car is outside.