Small Talk #1. "The initial client meeting and pickup"

(Ver 1)

### Scene: You arrive at XYZ's Seoul office and walk into the reception area to meet your clients.

**Receptionist**: Good morning, may I help you?

**You**: Good morning. I'm David from UPS company. I'm here to pick up TC Specialists from XYZ Singapore.

**Receptionist**: Ah, yes. They are expecting you. Let me inform them that you have arrived.

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### Few minutes later, TC Specialists walk into the reception area.

**TCS1**: Ah, you must be David.

**You**: Yes, that's correct. It's a pleasure to meet you. You are?

**TCS1**: I'm Andy, and this is my colleague Ray. We're with XYZ's Trade Compliance team in Singapore.

**TCS2**: Nice to meet you.

**You**: The pleasure is mine. Welcome to Seoul! How was your flight?

---

### Small Talk as you walk to the car

**TCS1**: Oh, the flight was smooth, thanks for asking.

**You**: That's good to hear. Have you had the chance to explore the city yet?

**TCS2**: Not yet. We've been swamped with meetings.

**You**: Ah, the life of a trade compliance specialist, always busy, isn't it?

**TCS1**: (laughs) You can say that again.

---

### Small Talk continues

**You**: The weather has been quite pleasant lately. I hope it stays like this for your stay.

**TCS2**: That would be nice. Is this the usual weather around this time of year?

**You**: It varies, but this is generally considered a good season to visit Korea. Mild temperatures and less rain.

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### Shifting to business

**You**: So, how has your experience been working with our team in Korea?

**TCS1**: It's been smooth so far, but we're eager to understand the operations in more detail. That's partly why we're here.

**You**: Absolutely, transparency is key in our line of work. We're looking forward to showing you how we handle your projects.

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### Arriving at your office

**You**: And here we are, welcome to UPS Seoul office.

**TCS1**: It looks like a well-organized facility.

**You**: Thank you. Let's head inside. I've arranged for a comprehensive walkthrough of our processes, especially those that concern XYZ's projects.

**TCS2**: Sounds good.

**You**: After that, if you're interested, we could have a small session on the latest customs regulations that may impact  your trade operations. 

**TCS1**: That would be highly useful. 

**You**: Great, let's make the most of your visit then!

 

 

(Ver 2)

### Scene: You arrive at XYZ's Seoul office and walk into the reception area to meet your clients.

**Receptionist**: Good morning, may I assist you?

**You**: Good morning. I'm Henry from UPS company. I'm here to pick up Trade Compliance Specialists from XYZ Singapore.

**Receptionist**: Of course, they're expecting you. Allow me to notify them.

---

### Few minutes later, Trade Compliance Specialists walk into the reception area.

**TCS1**: You must be Henry.

**You**: Yes, that's me. A pleasure to meet you in person. You are?

**TCS1**: I'm [TCS1's Name], and this is my colleague [TCS2's Name]. We're from XYZ Singapore's Trade Compliance team.

**TCS2**: Pleasure to meet you.

**You**: The pleasure is all mine. I trust your journey was comfortable?

---

### Small Talk as you walk to the car

**TCS1**: Quite comfortable, thank you for asking.

**You**: Fantastic. Any plans to try local Korean cuisine while you're here?

**TCS2**: We hope to, any recommendations?

**You**: Ah, you can't leave without trying Bibimbap or Korean BBQ. They're classics.

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### Small Talk continues

**You**: Have either of you been to any cultural sites in Korea yet, like Gyeongbokgung Palace or the Bukchon Hanok  Village?

**TCS2**: Not yet, but we're planning to.

**You**: Oh, you'll find them fascinating, especially if you're into history or architecture.

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### Transitioning to business

**You**: Switching gears a bit, how has the communication been between our teams? Any room for improvement?

**TCS1**: So far so good, but continuous improvement is always the goal, right?

**You**: Absolutely, and that's why we're excited to have you here — to understand how we can serve you even better.

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### Arriving at your office

**You**: And here we are. Welcome to UPS Seoul.

**TCS1**: Looks impressive.

**You**: Thank you. Once inside, we'll give you a thorough tour to showcase how we handle XYZ's shipments and compliance.

**TCS2**: That's what we're here for.

**You**: After the tour, we can sit down for a brief on some of the innovative technology we're implementing to make the  customs process even more efficient. 

**TCS1**: That sounds interesting and relevant.

**You**: Fantastic, let’s make this visit as informative as possible for you.