Internet Dhanam: Asking if you are Obliged to do something-Dialogue Sample

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Posted by sakthi at 4:15 AM

Asking if you are Obliged to do something

PATTERNS

PRACTICE – DIALOGUE

I. At the Office

A: Sir, the Manager expects you to send your application through the Assistant Manager.

B: Do I really have to? We both are of the same rank. I don’t think anybody can force me to route my application through the Assistant Manager.

C: They’ll make you do it, sir. Our previous Accounts Officer used to do so.

II. At the Bank

Bank Clerk: I’m afraid we can’t accept this cheque. There are too many changes and corrections. Could you write out another cheque, please?

Customer: Do I really need to? I have initialed all the corrections.

Bank Clerk: It’s true, but it appears rather shabby. I’m afraid you’ll have to write out another cheque.

Customer: Well, if you insist.

III. At the railway station

Police officer: Would you mind opening these boxes?

Traveller: Well, they contain apples and mangoes. Is it necessary to open them.

Police Officer: Do you have the cash receipts for having bought these?

Traveller: Is one expected to carry the cash receipts of things bought here and produce them on demand?

Police Officer: You’re under no obligation to do so. But I’m afraid you’ll have to open these boxes. We’re acting under orders.