商务英语写作指导：付费电话

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　　接到国际电话(international long-distance call)时，一定要问明接线生是哪种电话。当你听到：We have a
collect call from……时，千万不可随口回答Yes，因为这是一种请受话人付费的电话。当然如果你愿意接通的话，请说：We'll pay for
the call.(我们会付费的)。
        　　(F=foreigner, C=Chinese)
        　　F: This is the United States calling. Is this 123-4321?
        　　C: Yes, it is. May I help you?
        　　F: We have a collect call for Mr. Wang from Mr. Williams in New York.
        　　C: A collect call for Mr. Wang from Mr. Williams in New York? May I have
his department?
        　　F: The Foreign Department.
        　　C: The Foreign Department? Just a moment, please. We'll pay for the call.
Will you let me know the time and charges after the call?
        　　F: Yes, we will.
        　　C: Mr. Wang is on the line. Go ahead, please.