1 - Is this your first visit to Barcelona? - No, I was here last year actually. We have several clients here. - Really? Who do you work for? - Safeway Systems, I’m the marketing manager. - I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name? - Jeff. Jeff Thompson. - Nice to meet you Jeff. Where are you staying? - I’m at the Ambassador. - That’s just round the corner, isn’t it? - Yes, it’s not far from here, but the room’s a bit small and there was no internet connection yesterday morning. - That’s bad. Did they fix it? - Yes, it’s alright now, thank God. Where are you staying? 2 - I thought the morning session was terribly boring. The first speaker had his head down and was speaking to his notes all the time. I couldn’t hear a thing. And the second one spoke English very badly. Did you understand him? - No, not really. I hope this afternoon will be a bit better. Are you staying here at the hotel? - No, I’m at the Sheraton. It’s on the other side of the city. - That’s a bit inconvenient. How do you get here. - By taxi. The company pays. - And so they should do. You work for IBM, don’t you? - Yes, I’ve been with them for four years now. Actually, I’m thinking of moving. - Really? We’re always looking for good graphic designers. What are you doing for lunch Anna? Maybe we could talk about that. 3 - It’s nice to meet you. I’m Greg Stevens from Minolta. Are you giving a talk today? - No, I’m just here to take notes. But I see that your name is on the list. Here you are, ‘Greg Stevens, software consultant. Speaking on software applications in photography.’ - Yes, I’m speaking after lunch. If I can get back from my hotel on time. - Where are you staying? - At the Hilton. - But that’s miles away. Look, why don’t you have lunch with us. We’ve found a great little bistro around the corner, and then you won’t have to rush back to be here at 2 o’clock for your presentation. - That’s very kind of you, I’d love to. 4 - Who’s that woman over there next to the bar? - In the blue skirt? - Yes. - That’s Christina Davies. She’s a lawyer with Barclays Bank. - She’s a bit young to be a lawyer, isn’t she? - She’s older than she looks. She moved to the London office from Oxford. - Do you think you could introduce us? We’re staying at the same hotel, the Hyatt. - I’d rather not if you don’t mind. We had a bit of an argument a few months ago and we haven’t spoken since. - Oh never mind. I’m sure I’ll see her later at the hotel.