Let me just summarize the main points of the last meeting. First, let's go over the report from the last meeting which was held on June 24th. We're here today to discuss ways of improving sales in rural market areas. It's a good idea to review past business shortly before moving on to the main topic of discussion. She is in Kobe at the moment, developing our Far East sales force. I'm afraid our national sales director, Anne Trusting, can't be with us today.
Margaret Simmons: May I also introduce my assistant, Bob Hamp. Meeting Chairman: I'd also like to introduce Margaret Simmons who recently joined our team. Jack Peterson: Thank you for having me, I'm looking forward to today's meeting. First of all, I'd like you to please join me in welcoming Jack Peterson, our Southwest Area Sales Vice President. Meeting Chairman: If we are all here, let's get started. Introductionsīegin the meeting with introductions with special attention paid to newcomers. Finally, check your understanding with the quiz. Next, practice the meeting as a role play with other business English students. First, read through the dialog and make sure that you understand the vocabulary. This example business meeting is followed by the two sections which provide key language and phrases appropriate for typical business meetings.
