Alex
Good morning, Sam. Do you know where the project files are? I can't find them on my desk.
Part 1
Sam
They're in a small space within the kitchen. I left them on the table yesterday.
Alex
The kitchen? That's an odd place for important documents.
Sam
Lo so, lo so. Ho lavorato fino a tardi e avevo bisogno di un caffè. Non dimenticare di chiamare il team di Parigi domani. La riunione è presto, alle otto di mattina.
I know, I know. I was working late and needed some coffee. Don't forget to call the team in Paris tomorrow. The meeting is early, at eight in the morning.
Alex
Eight? That's very early for us here. What time is that in Paris?
Sam
Per loro sono le due del pomeriggio. Hanno proposto quest'orario perché così possono partecipare tutti del loro team.
Two in the afternoon for them. They suggested this time because everyone on their team can join.
Alex
Sono d'accordo con questa scelta. Abbiamo bisogno di tutti per questa presentazione. Hai finito l'analisi dei dati?
I agree with that choice. We need everyone for this presentation. Did you finish the data analysis?
Sam
Non del tutto. Sto aspettando che mi mandi le informazioni sui costi. Non posso completare la mia parte senza.
Not completely. I'm waiting for you to send me the cost information. I can't complete my part without it.
Part 2
Alex
Wait here. I'll get my bag from the other room. The data is on my computer.
Sam
In realtà c'è un altro problema. L'argomento principale per domani è cambiato. Vogliono che parliamo degli obiettivi futuri, non della situazione attuale.
Actually, there's another problem. The main topic for tomorrow changed. They want us to cover the future targets now, not the current position.
Alex
What? When did this occur? Why didn't they tell us earlier?
Sam
I received the message an hour ago. It's a concern because we don't have all the information ready.
Alex
This requires a lot of work. Can we manage to finish everything in time?
Sam
Possiamo farcela, ma dobbiamo lavorare tutto il giorno e forse anche stasera. Hai i dati chiave di cui abbiamo bisogno?
We can do it, but we need to work through the day and maybe even tonight. Do you have the key data we need?
Alex
In parte sì. Ma alcune informazioni le ha il team in America. Non si sveglieranno prima di altre due ore.
Some of it, yes. But certain information is with the team in America. They won't be awake for another two hours.
Sam
That's not good. What are our options here?
Part 3
Alex
Beh, possiamo usare i dati del mese scorso e fare una copia con piccole modifiche. Non è poi così diverso da adesso.
Well, we can use the data from last month and make a copy with small changes. It's not completely different from now.
Sam
That's a useful suggestion. I can work on that part. What will you do?
Alex
Chiamerò la signora dell'ufficio di Parigi. Si chiama Marie. Ci aiuta sempre quando abbiamo problemi.
I'll call the lady from the Paris office. Her name is Marie. She always helps us when we have problems.
Sam
Buona idea. Conosce bene il progetto e saprà sicuramente rispondere alle nostre domande sugli obiettivi.
Good idea. She knows the project well and can surely answer our questions about the targets.
Alex
I'm calling her now. Wait here for a moment.
Sam
Take your time. I'll start working on the new pages.
Alex
She answered! Marie agrees to help us. She'll send the information within the hour.
Sam
That's wonderful! We can finish this now. Tomorrow's meeting will be good.
Alex
Yes. And next time, let's not forget to ask about changes earlier!