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Extract 1
Stefan Personally, I think we should look seriously at this opportunity. We need to
think about expanding.
Ilse Yeah, I agree with you, Stefan. If we move out of town, we’ll have room to
expand, and parking will be easier.
Patrick Yes, but come on, Ilse, most of our customers are students. They won’t be
able to get to the shopping centre unless they have a car.
Stefan I hear what you’re saying, Patrick. All the same, don’t forget the others who
do drive. Let’s face it, parking is impossible around here …
Extract 2
Stefan … Well, here’s an idea. What if we kept the shop here and opened up in the
shopping centre? We could have the best of both worlds.
Ilse Yes, that’s a nice idea, but we don’t have the financial resources to do both.
Stefan The thing is, if we wait too long, the best locations in the centre will be taken.
Patrick I’m not convinced. As far as I’m concerned, it’s far too risky. I think we should
wait and see who else is moving there.
Ilse OK, Patrick, I take your point. But you know, according to newspaper reports, the
new centre will be like a magnet for big retailers, so we need to make up our minds
quickly …
Extract 3
Stefan … OK, so if I’ve understood you correctly, Patrick, you think we should just
wait and see. So, where do we go from here?
Ilse Well, to be honest, I don’t think we can reach a decision today. I think we need to
talk to a consultant and get some expert advice. Why don’t we contact Jeff Arnold?
Patrick Yes, that’s a good idea. Mind you, I don’t think he’s ever played a computer
game in his life.
Stefan You’re right. There again, he does have years of experience … So are we all
agreed, then? We contact Jeff?
Ilse Yeah, that’s fine with me.
Patrick Me too.