Receptionist:Doctor's office. John speaking. How can I help you?
Caller: Hello. I need to make an appointment with Dr. Levine
Receptionist: Sure. What's your name, please?
Caller: Peter Smith.
Receptionist: Okay Mr. Smith. Why do you need to see the do?
Caller: Well, I have a terrible headache and fever. Plus I have
this painful cough. It’s been more than a week and I think I might have a chest infection.
Receptionist: Ok, so your symptoms are headache, fever and cough,
right? Well, the doctor is off tomorrow. Do you think you can wait until Wednesday?
Caller: Hmmm, I was really hoping to get in today or
tomorrow. My cough is getting worse each day. Maybe I'll have to go to your clinic instead.
Receptionist: Actually, one patient cancelled his booking for 2:00pm
today. Are you available at 2:00?
Caller: Oh! It's almost 1:00pm already. I think I can make it if I
leave the office right now.
Receptionist: Don’t worry, you can be a bit late. You can make it till
2:30.
Caller: That's great. Thanks for fitting me in.
Receptionist: No problem, Mr. Smith. We'll see you in an hour or so.