JOHN: So it looks like we start selling in the U.S. next year.5 g3 H7 o0 |9 \9 L6 X, n
CAROL: Did Mr. Lin put you in charge of marketing?
8 g* A9 U, ^+ p( A JOHN: He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge,
; Q0 |" K" W* r) j' t3 t* t+ ` or whether he wants to hire an American.9 \6 l' [0 b' K# {; f+ C
But even if he hires an American, I'll probably be transferred to our American office.
& N. t. V; @3 V3 J CAROL: Where will it be?, q1 H7 L& E. x4 n# q
JOHN: We aren't sure yet. Maybe L.A. I think L.A. would be the best idea.
+ q. C0 B9 K/ I1 Q; n; Y CAROL: Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U.S.?2 O' f* U$ L6 l$ e! H
JOHN: Yes, the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything.& ^+ B' J3 _5 S! f5 X. `
Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff.
) f, Q2 I! w) C( J) k# N It's going to be good. We can compete more directly with them.
- V9 {) f; w: p' d0 K/ z- z+ G; E+ m CAROL: Great.
% v6 o# V' ~* |9 \6 ?8 [ JOHN: Our computers have a high level of quality now.1 g, _9 j4 r/ m( M
We can demonstrate it. And our prices will be good.
; P* ] u' G' c2 f' ~ So I think it will really be worthwhile.
$ }) {9 h4 `$ Q- d) [' T1 g( T8 f CAROL: You seem excited about it.! O0 A2 ?2 x" k. s
JOHN: Well, you know I studied marketing in America.
, n# W1 x9 l* s6 C/ f So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me.) g. N0 [% c$ v! S
I'd love to be part of the team.
" _) h! A& P3 ? CAROL: Do you honestly think we can compete though? All the computer giants are there.
+ N& E: _$ S4 \3 Z JOHN: Yes, I do. I think we can compete. I think we can make a name for ourselves.' V% V' w, n/ U6 U( l# ?
It will be hard at first. But if we develop a good advertising campaign,
5 I% q. o. q# z6 R9 ~! r' a( D* a I think we can break into the market.) R5 a; V6 I2 w/ j; l9 l- o8 ]
CAROL: The company will have to choose a good advertising firm.6 n7 O. y, w ~
And then there's the problem of quality.! p, \% n v: Z
How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good?. D+ {9 _* E* H
JOHN: It takes some time.
( L, H6 V9 T: v; H t5 L Because even if the quality is high,+ T& z7 f- E. _' U" {4 ^: [1 C
people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name.8 C/ c% c4 k4 L# T! \5 M
Name recognition is crucial.
4 B8 x1 F: s: I& H CAROL: Well, I hope it all works out, John.
9 a* t' G9 s0 H! O. K* X6 J: v! Q I think if you're part of the team, things will go well.
5 C' m& [, w! b But you know we'd all miss you here. So I won’t say I'm happy to think that you’re leaving.
9 V+ L) \7 a. }7 Y# n+ n JOHN: That's very nice of you to say., T- r, j. X: {+ A) ?1 t
But if we set up an office there in the States, maybe you could try to become part of it.
. ?+ w9 R/ g6 _) o; c% e CAROL: Me? No way.
5 t1 I0 i; T+ p# Y- M I'm dedicated to the company, but I’m not going to leave Taiwan. I'm happy here. |