Summary: Slow dialog: 1:04 Explanations: 3:00 Fast dialog: 16:23 Hostess: Thank you for calling Sakia Restaurant. How may I help you? Randy: I’d like to make a reservation. Hostess: For which day and for what time? Randy: It’s for Friday, the 24th, at 7 o’clock. Hostess: How many will be in the party? Randy: There will be seven of us. Hostess: And the name on the reservation? Randy: Johnson. Hostess: And a phone number where we can reach you? Randy: 310-555-9023. Hostess: Okay. Let me repeat back to you the information I have. This is a reservation for the Friday after next for seven at 7 p.m. Is that correct? Randy: Yes, that’s right. Can we have a table by the window in a non-smoking section? I want to be away from the kitchen, if possible. Hostess: Our restaurant is all non-smoking. We can’t guarantee a window table, but I’ll note your preference. Randy: Okay, that’s fine. What’s the parking situation at the restaurant? Hostess: We have a parking lot behind the restaurant, and we also have valet parking. Do any of the guests have special needs? Randy: I’m glad you asked. I’ll need two high chairs and four booster seats. Hostess: I’m sorry, but did you say two high chairs and four booster seats? Randy: Yes, I did. I’m taking all of my nieces and nephews out to dinner. Hostess: That sounds nice. It should be lively evening. Randy: You’re telling me! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
