Reading dialog
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Carlos
El camarero llevó el menú a la mesa muy rápido. Me impresionó su trato amable.
The waiter brought the menu to the table very quickly. I was impressed by how friendly he was.
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Sofía
¿Debería el chef cocinar el plato especial hoy? Los ingredientes se veían frescos cuando los revisé antes.
Should the chef cook the special dish today? The ingredients looked fresh when I checked them earlier.
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Carlos
Definitivamente. A los clientes les encanta esa receta, y el chef la ha estado preparando perfectamente toda la semana.
Definitely. Customers love that recipe, and the chef has been making it perfectly all week.
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Sofía
Se espera que la recepcionista conteste el teléfono rápidamente. Ella estuvo excelente ayer con las reservas.
The receptionist is expected to answer the phone quickly. She was excellent with the reservations yesterday.
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Carlos
Lo noté. También ayudó a un huésped que estaba confundido con el sistema de reserva de habitación.
I noticed it. He also helped a guest who was confused by the room reservation system.
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Sofía
Eso es buen servicio. El gerente del hotel mencionó que quiere contratar a dos recepcionistas más.
That's good service. The hotel manager said he wants to hire two more receptionists.
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Carlos
El barbero de abajo también está buscando un asistente. Ha estado muy ocupado últimamente.
The barber downstairs is also looking for an assistant. He has been very busy lately.
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Sofía
Quizá le sugiera el puesto a mi primo. Lleva varios meses desempleado.
Maybe I'll suggest the position to my cousin. He's been unemployed for several months.
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Carlos
Idea brillante. El vendedor que trabaja en la tienda de regalos también se va el próximo mes.
Great idea. The salesperson at the gift shop is leaving next month too.
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Sofía
Todo este hotel está cambiando. Incluso el portero dijo que podría jubilarse pronto.
This whole hotel is changing. Even the doorman said he might retire soon.
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Carlos
El tiempo pasa rápido. El dueño debería organizar una despedida adecuada para todo el personal con larga trayectoria.
Time passes quickly. The owner should organize a proper farewell for all staff who have worked a long time.
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Sofía
Estoy de acuerdo. El buen servicio merece reconocimiento real.
I agree. Good service deserves real recognition.
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