Read
the following conversations and see how the new words are used.
[M] How has the week of training
gone so far?
[W] We have a large
group, but we've been able to stay on track and
get a lot accomplished.
[M] Everyone is
commenting on the amount
of excitement that your
program has generated.
[M] Finally,
all the new employees have been hired.
[W] It was
difficult to keep up with their
demands.
[M] They
asked for a lot, but I'm confident that they will be very successful
and be an asset to the company.
[M] I've
been asked to be a mentor to
a new hire for the first time.
Do you have any advice?
[W] It's
an important responsibility. Make sure you set
up some guidelines for you and the employee.
[M] O.K. I don't
want to disappoint him. I know he looks up to
me.
[M] Have
you updated Ms.
Lappat's files yet?
[W] I'm
doing that now. I have to make a note about her conduct
yesterday.
[M] It
was disappointing and, of course, we'll have to reject
her request for a raise.