Текст песни English at Work — Pushed to the limits

Paul: So Denise, let's get this straight. You don't want to order the pens
anymore, right?

Denise: Well, I did say if I came back, I wanted to have a go at doing sales.

Paul: Err, yes, you did. That's right.

Tom: Yeah but we got Denise back because we didn't have anyone to order our
pens and stuff. That's her main job.

Paul: Err yes, absolutely. I see your point.

Anna: Excuse me Paul, could I suggest we all take it in turns to order things like
pens and paper… share the responsibility?

Denise: That's a good idea Anna.

Tom: Yeah but…

Paul: No buts Tom, that's a good solution. Well done Anna… could you draw up a
rota so we know who's going to be ordering the pens and when? And don't
forget to order biscuits too! Phew, I'm glad I got that sorted out. Right,
back to work everyone.

Tom: I can't believe I've got to order pens, it's Denise's responsibility… err, are
you OK Anna?

Anna: No I'm not. I can't draw up a rota, not now. I've got too much to do.

Tom: Oh don't panic Anna. Just do what I do.

Anna: What's that?

Tom: Nothing! Just do what you can do and then pretend you've forgotten about
the other stuff. Easy!

Anna: I need to prioritise?

much to do".

Anna: Thanks, good advice. I'm just writing a list of all the things I need to do on
my new mini me-pad.

Anna: There, that's my list finished. Ah, Denise, sorry to bother you, but you
know that rota I was talking about?

Denise: The one for ordering pens?

Anna: That's it. Well, I'm so busy, I was wondering… it would be a great help… if
you could make a start on this? Please?

Denise: Of course Anna. As it's you. If it was Tom asking, I would have said no!

Tom: (Calling over) What's that Denise? Hey Anna, what are we going to do
about the designs for that plastic aubergine?

Anna: Gosh, our new aubergine. Hmm, I'm going to have to put that off until
tomorrow I'm afraid.

Tom: Oh right. Why, have you got something more important for us to do
together, eh?

Anna: No Tom. I've just got to prioritise. This new order from Nice'n'Cheesy is the
most important, so I'm going to concentrate on that first. OK?

Tom: Oh yeah sure. Me and you will have to wait until tomorrow! So… so… how's
it going with Dave from Computer Support?

Anna: Very well thanks Tom. Last night he took me somewhere I've never been
to before.

Tom: Really. Nice.

Anna: Yes, a discount computer shop – he bought me a mini me-pad.

Tom: Oh. Just a 'mini' one hey.
Anna: Now, if you could take more interest in our Nice'n'Cheesy contract than you
do in Dave, it would be a great help.

Tom: Sure, yes, of course… (trying to make a joke) nice'n'sleazy, that's a good
name for Dave!

(Door knocks and opens)

Anna: Hello Paul, sorry to bother you. I'm a bit worried… I just have too much to
do and need some help.

Paul: Yes of course. I don't want you feeling stressed. Let me think… erm... I
know, why don't I do the pen rota?

Anna: It's OK, Denise has offered to do that.

Paul: Phew, I mean super! Erm… hmm… well, maybe Tom could help you with
the launch party?

Anna: Launch party? What launch party?

Paul: Didn't Tom tell you?

Anna: No, he didn't.

Paul: We're launching the plastic aubergine on Friday.

Anna: Oh no!