English at Work
Episode 63: Tom s tantrum
Language to persuade someone
to change their mind
Narrator: Welcome back to the offices of Tip Top Trading where there s a bit of
confusion. Anna&
Anna: Yes?
Narrator: I think Tom s got the wrong end of the stick.
Anna: But I didn t give him a stick.
Narrator: No, no. I think there s been a misunderstanding. When you said your
answer was yes he thought you meant yes, I ll marry you !
Anna: Oh no! I meant yes to the promotion. Gosh I ve got to sort this out. (To
Tom) Tom, Tom, hold on please.
Tom: We can t hang about Anna. Let s fix a date, invite everyone even Paul.
Anna: No, no, we can t.
Tom: You re right, not Paul he just talks about biscuits.
Anna: No. I mean no , we can t get married. I meant yes to the promotion. I
can t marry you.
Tom: (Sounding hurt) What? So when you said yes you meant no ?
Anna: Yes.
Tom: (Getting angry) I see. Right, that s it. Anna, I ve made it very clear what I
think about you and you& you& just throw it back in my face. I ve had
enough& enough of you& enough of this company. I quit!
Narrator: Anna. I think he s upset. He s having a tantrum.
Anna: A tantrum is that serious?
Narrator: Not really. Maybe you need to calm him down and make him change his
mind. Tell him not to be too hasty , don t rush into a decision and say
we can work this out you can can t you?
Anna: I think I can. (To Tom) Tom, please, don t be too hasty. Let s talk about
this. We can work something out, just don't rush into making a decision
(begging) please. You re my best my only - sales executive.
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Tom: Sorry Anna I m a free spirit. I must go where the wind takes me. You ve
had your chance, now it s mine. I m off.
DOOR SLAMS SHUT
Narrator: Wow, I ve never seen Tom be such a& man. Will this be the last time we
ever see him?
Here are some of the phrases Anna used to try and get Tom not to leave:
Don t be too hasty
Don't rush into making a decision
We can work this out
DOOR OPENS
Tom: & erm, sorry, I just forgot to take my special mug. Bye.
DOOR SHUTS
Listening Challenge:
What word does Tom use to say he is leaving the company?
Answer: Quit.
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