# Transcript

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WOMAN
Hi, Ingrid. I was wondering if I could speak to you for a minute.
INGRID
Sure, not a problem. What can I do for you?
WOMAN
A problem has come up with my daughter at school and her teacher wants a meeting with me. I appreciate it is short notice but I would really like tomorrow morning off to meet with her.
INGRID
That’s extremely difficult. All the project reports have to be completed by noon tomorrow.
WOMAN
I realise that, but the teacher said it was an urgent matter she needed to discuss.
INGRID
I take it you’ve tried to change the time with her?
WOMAN
Yes, I’ve already tried but she’s had to squeeze me in as it is.
INGRID
I’m sorry. It can’t be helped. You’ll have to cancel or get someone else to go.
WOMAN
I do understand how difficult it is but the teacher insisted that there were issues that needed to be discussed with me personally. Is there any way I could make up the time?
INGRID
I suppose so. Look, how long would you need for the meeting? One hour? Two hours?
WOMAN
I’m sure two hours will be more than adequate.
INGRID
What if you were to stay back tonight for two hours and finish the job?
WOMAN
Well, I’d have to phone home first and arrange a few things but I’m sure I could stay back tonight.
INGRID
OK, do that and let me know as soon as possible if there’s a problem.
WOMAN
Thank you so much. I’ll get onto it right away.