TALKING ON THE PHONE

Helen Muravyova (H. M.) and Debbie's Grandmother

	G. Hello!
H. M. Debbie? Could I speak to Debbie, please?	G. This is her grandmother. Debbie's away. Who's calling?
H. M. Helen Muravyova, from Petersburg.	G. Sorry. I can't hear you very well. From where, did you say, you were calling?
H. M. I'm calling from the airport. I'm from Petersburg.	G. Could you repeat that? Petersburg airport, did you say?
H. M. No, I come from Petersburg, but I'm calling from Kennedy airport in New York. I've come with a group of doctors.	G. Sorry, I didn't get that.
H. M. I'm not alone; I've come with some doctors. I would like to see Debbie.	G. Say that again, please. You want Debbie to see a doctor? Why?
H. M. Oh no, it's not that. I don't want Debbie to see a doctor. I want to see her myself. When will she be at home?	G. She'll be at home after 9:00. I think.
H. M. Did you say «after nine»? I'll call her then.	G. Could you repeat your name, please?
H. M. I'm Helen. From Petersburg . Thank you. Goodbye.

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— Could you, please, tell me where the nearest post office is? — How much does a local call cost in New York? — How do I get to Manhattan from here? — Where could I get change for a dollar bill, please? — When do you think Richard will call me? — What is the population of Washington?

— I'm afraid I don't know. — I'm afraid I can't tell you. — I couldn't say. Ask a policeman. — I can't help you, I'm afraid. I'm a foreigner myself. — I have no idea. (I haven't the slightest idea). — I'm sorry, I don't know.

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