Lesson 11 -- Bob Drives a Hard Bargain

Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 11

 

Carol from the Village Market calls Bob to discuss Susan's Scrumptious Cookies. Carol and Bob discuss how much Bob will receive for each cookie.

Carol:  Hi Bob. How's it going?
Bob:    Fine thanks, Carol. How are you?
Carol:  Can't complain. Bob, I've had a chance to crunch some numbers. I can pay you 50 cents per cookie.
Bob:    That's out of the question. At that price, it is not worth our while. 
           The ingredients alone cost us 30 cents per cookie.
Carol:  Okay, let me sweeten the deal -- 60 cents per cookie?
Bob:    Carol, my wife and I need to make a living from this business.
Carol:  Okay okay, you've twisted my arm. I'll pay you 75 cents per cookie. Take it or leave it.
Bob:    Now you are talking. We'll take it.
Carol:  You drive a hard bargain, Bob.
Bob:    Yes, but we make a good cookie.
Carol:  Let's get the ball rolling. Bring me 2000 cookies on Monday morning by 9a.m.