Brian: Hi John. How are things with you?布莱恩:约翰,最近怎么样?
John : Fine Brian. Thanks for asking.约翰:很好,谢谢您的问候。
Brian: Is that a new shirt you're wearing?布莱恩:你穿的是件新T恤吗?
John : Sure is. I had to negotiate with the seller for a long time to get the price I wanted.约翰:是的,我得跟卖主讨价还价很长时间,才按我的价格买下来。
Brian: Does your company let you wear that type of shirt to the office?布莱恩:你的公司让你在办公室穿这样的衣服吗?
John : Sure! No problem. As long as we don't have to see clients we are allowed to wear casual clothes.约翰:当然,没问题。只要我们不会见客户,就可以穿休闲服。
Brian: So I could wear my swimmers to the office?布莱恩:那么我可以穿我的游泳衣去办公室了?
John : No way! The police would take you away.约翰:没门!警察会把你带走的。
Brian: Can you teach me about what clothes I should wear to the office? I don't want to look too casual.布莱恩:你能教我去办公室应该穿什么衣服吗?我不希望让人看起来很随便。
John : I can see that you need some advice, so listen carefully!约翰:我知道你需要一些建议,仔细听好了。