1.
A: I would like to buy some business cards.
B: Excellent. How many would you like?
A: Two thousand would be fine.
B: You need to fill out this form, please.
A: All I want is the same thing on this card.
B: That will be no problem, sir.
A: I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
B: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
A: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
B: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra.
2.
A: I need to purchase some business cards.
B: No problem. How many are you thinking about?
A: I think 2,000 would be fine.
B: If you'll just fill out this form, please.
A: I want the new cards to be exactly like this card.
B: We can do that very easily.
A: I'm done. Here's the form and my old card.
B: Great. Your order will take only one week.
A: You know, I think it would be better if I could pick it up in three days.
B: We can do that. It'll just cost you extra.
3.
A: I need to get some business cards printed up.
B: Do you know how many you need?
A: I think I can get by with 2,000.
B: We can get started as soon as you fill out this form.
A: I hope you can make the new cards just like my old cards.
B: You won't be able to tell the difference with a magnifying glass.
A: I'm through. Here's the form and my old card.
B: Very good. You can pick up your order in one week.
A: Now that I think of it, three days is better than seven.
B: We can do that, but you'll have to pay a little extra.
4.
A: I need to order new business cards.
B: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
A: I think 2,000 would be enough.
B: Would you fill out this form, please?
A: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
B: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.
A: That's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.
B: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.
A: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?
B: We can certainly give you faster turnaround, but it will cost you extra.
5.
A: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.
B: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.
A: Two thousand should get me through the year.
B: Here's a form to get you started.
A: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly.
B: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card.
A: Here you go, your form and my old business card.
B: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please.
A: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround?
B: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem.
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