A : Hello Mr. Chen. I represent LEXO. Could I have a word with your sales manager about when we can discuss the joint project?
B : The manager is on a business trip this week. He is not in the office.
A : When will I be able to talk with him?
B : The manager will be back next Monday at the earliest. I will discuss it with him and get back to you.
A : 陳秘書你好,我是LEXO公司的業務,想跟業務部經理確認討論合作案的會議時間。
B : 經理這一週出差,不在辦公室。
A : 我什麼時候才能跟經理確認?
B : 經理最快下週一回來,我會先跟他確認後再回覆您。
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