The 200 Most Commonly Used Business Sentences (Part 1)

I've come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant one.

2 You're going out of your way for us, I believe.

I believe this is a special consideration for us.

3 It's just the matter of the schedule, that is, if it, if

If it's convenient for you, I'd like to discuss it now.

The problem.

4 I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.

I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.

5 If he wants to make any changes, minor alternations can be alternations

If he has any comments, we can make some minor changes to the plan.

6 Is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for enough?

Is there any way of ensuring that we have enough time for our talks?

7 So our evenings will be quite full then?

So are our activities fully booked in the evening?

8 We'll leave some evenings free, that is, if it is all, it

We'll leave some evenings free, that is, if it is all right with you.

9 We'd have to compare notes on what we've discussed during the during

We would like to take some time to study and discuss the daytime.

The situation.

10 That'll put us both in the picture.

In this way, both sides can understand the overall situation.

11 Then we'd have some ideas of what you'll be needing

Then we will have some idea of what you need.

12 I can't say for certain off-hand.

I can't say it right away.

13 Better have something we can get our hands on rather than rather

It's better to have some practical materials than to sit around chatting.

14 It'll be easier for us to get down to facts then.

This is easy for substantive negotiations.

15 But wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two two?

Wouldn't you like to spend more than one day in Beijing?

16 I'm afraid that won't be possible, much as we'd like to.

Although we would like to do so, I am afraid I can not do that.

17 We've got to report back to the head office.

We have to report back to headquarters.

18 Thank you for you cooperation.

Thank you for your cooperation.

19 We've arranged our schedule without any trouble.

We have arranged the schedule very smoothly.

20, Here is a copy of itinerary we have worked out for out?

This is the itinerary we have worked out for you and your friends.

Would you please have a look at it?

21 If you have any questions on the details, feel free to free

For certain

If you have any complaints, please bring it up.

22 I can see you have put a lot of time into time

I believe you must have put a lot of energy into making this plan.

23 We really wish you'll have a pleasant stay here.

We sincerely hope that you will have a pleasant stay here.

24 I wonder if it is possible to arrange shopping for us.

I wonder if we could arrange a little shopping for us at the end of our visit.

25 Welcome to our factory.

Welcome to our factory.

26 I've been looking forward to visiting your factory.

I have been looking forward to visiting your factory.

27 You'll know our products better after this visit.

You will have a better understanding of our products after the visit.

28 Maybe we could start with the Designing Department.

Maybe we can take a look at the design department first.

29 Then we could look at the production line.

Then we'll look at the production line again.

30 These drawings on the wall are process sheets.

The chart on the wall is a process sheet.

31 They describe how each process goes on to the next.

It describes the connection between every process.

32 We are running on two shifts.

Our work is two shifts.

33 Almost every process is computerized.

Almost every road

They are all controlled by computers.

34 The efficiency is greatly raised, and the intensity of labor is labor

The efficiency is greatly raised, and the intensity of labor is decreased.

35 All produets have to go through five checks in the whole the

All products have to pass five checks in the whole production process.

36 We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise.

We believe that quality is the soul of an enterprise.

37 Therefore, we always put quality as the first consideration.

Therefore, we always put quality as the first consideration.

38 Quality is even more important than quantity.

Quality is more important than quantity.

39 I hope my visit does not cause you too much trouble.

I hope this visit does not cause you too much trouble.

40 Do we have to wear the helmets?

Do we have to wear helmets?

41 Is the production line fully automatic?

Is the production line fully automated?

42 What kind of quality control do you have?

What kind of quality control do you use?

43 All products have to pass strict inspection before they go out.

All products must undergo strict inspection before they leave the factory.

44 What's your general impression, may I ask?

What's your general impression of our factory?

45 I'm impressed by your approach to business.

I am very impressed by your way of doing business.

46 The product gives you an edge over your competitors I guess.

I think your product will enable you to outperform your competitors.

47 No one can match us so far as quality is concerned.

As far as quality is concerned, no factory can compare with us.

48 I think we may be able to work together in the in

I think maybe we can cooperate in the future.

49 We are thinking of expanding into the Chinese market.

We want to expand our business to the Chinese market.

50 The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities about

The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities of establishing trade relations with your company.

51 We would be glad to start business with you.

We are pleased to establish business relations with your company.

52 I'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation.

Please pay more attention in the negotiation.

53 We are happy to be of help.

We are very happy to help.

54 I can assure you of our close cooperation.

I promise to work together.

55 Would it be possible for me to have a closer look closer?

May I have a look at your showroom?

56 It will take me several hours if I really look at look

It will take several hours if we visit all of them.

57 You may be interested in only some of the items.

You may be interested in some products.

58 I can just have a glance at the rest.

I'll take a rough look at the rest.

59 They've met with great favor home and abroad.

These products are very popular both at home and abroad.

60 All these articles are best selling lines.

All these products are our best sellers.

61 Your desire coincides with ours.

The wishes of both sides are the same.

62 No wonder you're so experienced.

No wonder you are so experienced.

63 Textile business has become more and more difficult since the competition the

With the intensification of competition, textile trade is becoming more and more difficult.

64 Could I have your latest catalogues or something that tells me tells?

Can you give me some recent catalogues or some explanatory notes for your company?

65 At what time can we work out a deal?

When shall we discuss business?

66 I hope to conclude some business with you.

I hope to establish business relations with your company.

67 We also hope to expand our business with you.

We also hope to expand trade with your company.

68 This is our common desire.

This is our common desire.

69 I think you probably know China has adopted a flexible policy flexible

I think you probably know China has adopted a flexible policy in its foreign trade.

70 I've read about it, but I'd like to know more about more

I have known a little, but I want to know more about it.

71 Seeing is believing.

Seeing is believing.

72 I would like to present our comments in the following order.

I would like to present our views in the following order.

73 First of all, I will outline the characteristics of our product.

First of all, I will briefly explain the characteristics of our products.

74 When I present my views on the competitive products, I will, products

The patent situation will be presented when competing products are described.

75 Please proceed with your presentation.

Please proceed with your presentation.

76 Yes, we have been interested in new system.

Yes, we are very interested in the new system.

77 Has your company done any research in this field?

Has your company done any research in this field?

78 Yes, we have done a little. But we have just started just

Yes, we have done some, but we have just started and have no information to offer you.

79 If you are interested, I will prepare a list of them.

If you are interested, I can make a list of your references.

80 By the way, before leaving this subject, I would like to, would

By the way, before leaving this subject, I would like to make some further comments.

81 I would like to ask you a favor.

Can I make a request?

82 Would you let me know your fax number?

May I have your fax number?

83 Would it be too much to ask you to respond to respond?

Could you please reply before tomorrow?

84 Could you consider accepting our counterproposal?

Can you consider accepting our objection?

85 I would really appreciate your persuading your management.

I would be grateful if you could persuade the management team.

86 I would like to suggest that we take a coffee break.

I suggest we take a break for a cup of coffee.

87 Maybe we should hold off until we have covered item B item

Maybe we should talk about item B first.

88 As a matter of fact, we would like to discuss internally discuss

In fact, we would like to discuss internally about item B.

89 May I propose that we break for coffee now?

May I propose that we have a coffee break?

90 If you insist, I will comply with your request.

If you insist, we will comply with your request.

91 We must stress that these payment terms are very important to important

We must stress that these payment terms are very important to us.

92 Please be aware that this is a crucial issue to us.

Please understand this is very important to us.

93 I don't know whether you realize it, but this condition is condition

I don't know whether you realize it, but this condition is necessary for us.

94 Our policy is not to grant exclusivity.

Our policy is not to grant exclusivity.

95 There should always be exceptions to the rule.

There are always exceptions to everything.

96 I would not waste my time pursuing that.

If I were, I would not waste my time here.

97 Would you care to answer my question on the warranty?

Can you answer my question about the warranty?

98 I don't know whether you care to answer right away.

I don't know whether you care to answer right away.

99 I have to raise some issues which may be embarrassing.

I have to raise some awkward questions.

100 Sorry, but could you kindly repeat what you just said?

Sorry, can you repeat what you just said?