(O=Operator, C=Chinese) O: Is this the Silver Star Trading Company? C: Yes, it is. O: This is the overseas telephone operator in the United States. We have a call for Mr. John Wang in the International Finance Department from a Mr. Robert of ABC Company in New York. C: From whom, did you say? O: From a Mr. Robert of ABC Company in New York. C: Thank you. Just hold the line, please.
Several seconds later...
C: Hello. I’m sorry but Mr. John Wang is in a conference right now. O: Oh, is that right? When will he be free? C: Well, he’ll be free around four o’clock. O: I see. Just a minute, please.
Several seconds later...
O: Hello. How about Mr. Peter Chen, then? C: Yes, he’s here. One moment, please.
Pause
Peter Chen: Hello. This is Peter Chen speaking. O: Oh, Mr. Chen? Will you hold the line, Please?
Pause
O: Thank you for waiting. Mr. Robert is on the line. Go ahead, please. Peter Chen: Thank you.