BEC情景对话：Q&A

Dialogue 1

A:  So that's the end of what I had prepared to share with you today.  Now I'd like to open it up for questions.  We have about twenty minutes for questions and discussion.  I'd be very interested to hear your comments. . . . Yes?

B:  Yes,  thank you for your excellent presentation.  I have one question I would like to ask.  You said our sales in Asia overall have been very low in general . . . .  I'm wondering what the situation is like in Japan?

A:  Good question.  As I mentioned,  Asia in general is a slow starter,  this also includes the Japanese market.  There is no notable difference between Japan and other Asian countries.  Does that answer your question?

B:  Yes,  thank you.  Another question. . .  Would you care to comment on the cultural impact of Multinational companies on local economies?

A:  I'm afraid that's outside the scope of my talk,  I can talk to you more individually afterwards. . . . 

C:  What about our future direction in the Asian market? Can you talk a little about what plans we have?

A:  I don't think I'm the right person to answer this question,  perhaps our General Manager,  Mr.  Thomas,  can help to answer. . . . 

Dialogue 2

A:  Thank you for listening,  that concludes the formal part of my presentation.  Now we have time for a few questions before we break for lunch.  Please don't be shy,  if you have questions or something to say,  just raise your hand. . . .  Oh,  yes,  you in the back?

B:  Can you clarify what you said about the standard design options?

A:  Do you mean the design for the phase one products?

B:  Yes. . . . 

A:  Well,  just as I said,  the design for the phase one products comes in a standard options package.  We will provide a catalog of choices that can be customized to a fair degree. 

C:  What do you think about the copyright issues that have come up with our recent designs?

A:  I'm sorry,  I'm not sure I'm familiar with the issues you're talking about. . . .  I'm not sure I understand your question,  could you explain more?

C:  The legal department has been dealing with charges of copyright infringement on our designs. . . .  I was just wondering your take on the issue. 

A:  I don't have much experience in the legal aspect of things,  I'll have to do a little research and get back to you. . . .