JOHN: So it looks like we start selling in the U.S. next year.9 w' Z. ^9 T9 n$ n7 ^0 s
CAROL: Did Mr. Lin put you in charge of marketing?
9 C2 b' G8 m0 q$ w J1 S JOHN: He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge,3 H. t( c- h+ \. j2 r0 x7 s
or whether he wants to hire an American.
1 q$ `! C. S/ ]& X, _ But even if he hires an American, I'll probably be transferred to our American office.( M2 m |7 n+ O5 ~
CAROL: Where will it be?2 L$ g% S) }! O& {4 H
JOHN: We aren't sure yet. Maybe L.A. I think L.A. would be the best idea.2 H8 R4 w! A3 N/ C" b0 z d8 C+ ~) u& v
CAROL: Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U.S.?& O7 |% }3 j" N( K% t8 c
JOHN: Yes, the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything.5 Q4 n, ]. A# i7 @' v
Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff.2 R9 {% E- W& o3 z G
It's going to be good. We can compete more directly with them.1 {5 g2 e( w, D# O
CAROL: Great.
" _# `- b2 d- Q" r" Y) [# k JOHN: Our computers have a high level of quality now.
' l6 g: u/ {- |- e6 n0 m We can demonstrate it. And our prices will be good.
; I1 i& o5 A L5 I( _. A So I think it will really be worthwhile.) A) ~4 P% i) \2 r3 O( j
CAROL: You seem excited about it.
n7 L/ C9 ^4 d" V4 P! e) ? JOHN: Well, you know I studied marketing in America.
. H9 F4 I5 P* ^7 @' M So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me.
0 m1 E5 _# |: Q" O- M: m I'd love to be part of the team.
' \: M% }+ P* S CAROL: Do you honestly think we can compete though? All the computer giants are there.' n( A1 |' {- p4 f' N
JOHN: Yes, I do. I think we can compete. I think we can make a name for ourselves. n! o2 D5 b) E; p1 y1 ?) n- f/ S$ ]
It will be hard at first. But if we develop a good advertising campaign,
, z( G7 g# f0 {$ ]7 i I think we can break into the market.
w& L, M9 I+ }7 c CAROL: The company will have to choose a good advertising firm.: C0 v8 V. I3 p; @
And then there's the problem of quality.
% V/ d7 p, g! p1 P$ J How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good?0 L& Q/ p3 N$ p$ A. y3 E
JOHN: It takes some time.+ W& I- b5 l2 O8 W( ?5 r
Because even if the quality is high,
" N2 O3 v& Y2 N" D6 [ people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name.
6 m; y2 E1 J0 Z1 u Name recognition is crucial.& w# e9 V9 L% C
CAROL: Well, I hope it all works out, John.
, S' H, O+ ]% M. G3 J I think if you're part of the team, things will go well.
5 \- h. M" @ N( M8 U But you know we'd all miss you here. So I won’t say I'm happy to think that you’re leaving.6 R9 I" Z6 {) \4 _
JOHN: That's very nice of you to say.) p" b6 T7 q3 \
But if we set up an office there in the States, maybe you could try to become part of it.
$ T3 P$ j0 g. p) [9 i) }4 j8 s" ^" i CAROL: Me? No way.1 n3 [5 F. G' i; T
I'm dedicated to the company, but I’m not going to leave Taiwan. I'm happy here |