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▶ 28. Opening the Meeting
[In the meeting room]
Louise: Has everybody got a copy of the agenda?
Everyone: Yes, we have.
Louise: Good, and would you mind taking the minutes, Jenny?
Jenny: Not at all.
Louise: Good, then let’s get started. First of all, thank you everyone for attending on such short notice. Bob will be here soon, but he asked me to start the meeting.
Let’s keep this meeting brief. There are just a couple of things on the agenda. One, two, three items, to be exact.
Dr. Wali: Um, Louise. I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I have to go to the bathroom. Nature is calling.
Louise: Oh, Dr. Wali, can’t you hold it?
Dr. Wali: This meeting is making me impatient! Alright, alright… I will try to hold it... Sorry. Go ahead.
Louise: Right. First, we need to produce a new creative item for the COEX International Daily Supply Fair next Friday. And second, we have to reserve a booth and the venue for the after-party. There will be some time to discuss other issues before we wrap up. Okay, then….
Bob: Hi. there, everyone. Sorry to be late….