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Question
Build a conversation for the following situation with a minimum of five exchange.
A salesman and a customer at an electronic shop.
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Solution
| Customer | Good evening sir. |
| Salesman | Good evening. What shall I do for you? |
| Customer | We bought a Smart TV last week. It is not working properly. |
| Salesman | Maybe the problem is with your dish antenna or cable connection. |
| Customer | No, the fault is only with the TV. |
| Salesman | Please leave your address and phone number. I will send the TV mechanic in half an hour. |
| Customer | Thanks |
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