20. Asking for Permission



1.

A: I was wondering if I could borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend.

B: Sure, I think that would be possible. Where is the fundraiser?

A: It is in the park downtown.

B: Would you need it for both Saturday and Sunday?

A: We will need it for Saturday only.

B: I think that would be OK. Who will be driving it?

A: Mary and I will be driving the van.

B: Could you drop it off on Sunday night?

A: Yes, we can do that. Can we borrow the chairs from the lunchroom also?

B: Yes, that would be fine. Just make sure that everything is returned by Sunday night.



2.

A: Our unit is participating in a fundraiser this weekend and would like to borrow the van, if possible.

B: I would need to check on that. Where is the fundraiser?

A: It will be at the beach by the pier.

B: What day will you need it for?

A: We will only be needing it for Sunday.

B: Maybe that could work. I need to know who will be driving it.

A: The only two drivers will be Mary and I.

B: If I give you the keys to the garage, could you bring it back on Sunday evening?

A: Sure. We also would like to use the chairs from the lunchroom. Would that be OK?

B: OK, but make sure that everything is back by Sunday night at the latest.



3.

A: Could we borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend?

B: That would be a possibility. Where is this fundraiser taking place?

A: It is in the hotel ballroom down the street.

B: Do you need it for the whole weekend?

A: We will need it for both days.

B: We will need to know who will be driving the van.

A: The van will be driven by Mary and me.

B: It needs to be back on Sunday night. Can you arrange for that?

A: Yes, no problem. Would you mind if we borrowed a few of the chairs from the lunchroom?

B: Just keep track of everything and get it all back where you took it from by Sunday evening.



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