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1. If a customer rings up, solve their problem, then at the end of the phone call say: “If there’s anything else we can do, don’t hesitate to give us a ring by phoning the number on the box”. Sometimes the customer hangs up before we finish speaking, which really hurts my feelings.
2. Nothing exciting was happening at the conference this morning. I didn’t want to be waiting around for someone to say something inspiring, so I felt like going home. Unfortunately, I had to hang around until the evening, as my boss insisted on me networking.
3. The company’s managing headquarters is in Singapore, but they’re expanding across the UK. As well as operating in London, they’re starting to set up offices in Birmingham and Nottingham. Ling has been interning there since last spring. She helps with responding to queries, developing marketing strategies and co-ordinating meetings - plus she’s the one always making tea.
4. Being one of the most famous singers in American history, Elvis Presley is often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll. Hitting the charts at number one was a recurring event for the King, but his music also had a strong presence in film. As well as managing number ones in over ten countries, the song Can’t Help Falling in Love featured in numerous films. While listening to his songs, you do feel that there’s something particularly electrifying about his singing. US President Jimmy Carter agreed saying that he had everlastingly changed the face of American popular culture.
