Cross-Cultural Dialogue
SATURDAY SHIFT
Sr. Espinoza has worked on the production line of a large factory for six months. Mr. Jones
manages the line.
MR. JONES:
It looks like we’re going to have to keep the production line running on
Saturday.
SR. ESPINOZA:
I see.
MR. JONES:
Can you come in on Saturday?
SR. ESPINOZA:
Yes. I think so.
MR. JONES:
That’ll be a great help.
SR. ESPINOZA:
Yes. Saturday’s a special day, did you know?
MR. JONES:
How do you mean?
SR. ESPINOZA:
It’s my son’s birthday.
MR. JONES:
How nice. I hope you all enjoy it very much.
SR. ESPINOZA:
Thank you. I appreciate your understanding.
Adapted from Storti, C. Cross-Cultural Dialogues. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press, 1994.