Discussing Packing

seaproof –водозащитный

to wrap – заворачивать

a crate – ящик

to ensure – гарантировать, обеспечивать

attractive – привлекательный

to settle – решать

During the talks businessmen also discuss the matter of packing. The Buyer wants to know what kind of packing the Seller uses. Special attention is paid to this matter. Goods often need seaproof packing. So generally some goods or parts are wrapped up in polythene and then put into boxes or crates. All this ensures their safe delivery and makes the products really competitive and attractive for overseas markets. Both sides settle all the matters and agree to meet the next day to sign the contract.

Exercise 8. Use the appropriate tense forms.

· Good morning, Mr. Hunt. This (to call) Vlasov.

· Good morning, Mr. Vlasov. What (can, to do) I for you?

· The fact (to be) I (to send) you our offer last week. In my letter I (to ask) you to study it and give us your answer, but we (not to receive) it yet.

· You see, Mr. Vlasov, we (to receive) it 5 days ago, but I (cannot, to study) it as I (to be) outside London and just (to come) back.

· When you (can, to look through) it?

· I (to think) I (can, to do) it today. Let’s meet tomorrow at 10 if that (to be) convenient to you.

· That (to suit) me all right. Thank you, Mr. Hunt. Good-bye/

Your Vocabulary

to be in great demand

to be heavy with orders

to get in touch

to have talks

to get down to business

negotiating parties

to sign