62 - Anna's decision

1. Narrator

Hello again and welcome back to English at Work – the drama about life at the plastic fruit production company called Tip Top Trading. You may remember Anna, the company's newest and brightest sales executive, was offered a promotion and a marriage proposal at the same time. She's taken time out to think about her reply but everyone in the office really misses her.

2. Tom

I dunno Denise, I'd be good for Anna, I think we would be been a perfect pair. Mr and Mrs Darcy… it sounds good…

3. Anna

I'm back!

4. Tom

Anna! I…we weren't expecting you.

5. Anna

Yes I can see – perhaps you could tidy up your desk Tom.

6. Tom

Very funny Anna – still trying to be the boss! So did you have a good trip? Did you get some 'head space'?

7. Anna

Eh?

8. Narrator

He means time alone to think about the things you want to think about. Tell him you've been chewing things over – it means you've been thinking about your proposals and say I have come to a final decision.

9. Anna

OK, well it's true; I have done a lot of thinking. Tom, I did have some head space and a chance to… chew things over…

10. Tom

Yes! Yes! And?

11. Anna

And I've come to a final decision. The answer is 'yes'. I accept. There's no doubt really… I should give it a go… I need the experience… and besides, what's the worst thing that can happen?

12. Tom

Oh Anna. I'm so happy. You won't regret your decision.

13. Narrator

Hmm – is Anna really saying 'yes' to Tom's marriage proposal or has there been a misunderstanding? Here are some of the phrases we've heard today: I've had a chance to chew things over I've come to a final decision I'll give it a go You won't regret your decision

14. Narrator

Find out if we can look forward to Anna and Tom's wedding in the next episode of English at Work. Bye!