Small Talk Before an In-Person Meeting

Listen to the audio and read the transcript below. All key vocabulary in bold has been translated into Serbian in the Glossary at the bottom of the page.

Alex: Welcome! Thanks so much for coming in. My apologies for the slight delay. The previous meeting ran over, and my colleague, David, is also running a few minutes late.
Maria: No problem at all, we’re happy to wait. Thanks for the heads-up.
Alex: It’s one of those days where everyone’s schedule is packed. I hope your week isn’t as crazy?
Maria: It’s been a busy one, but we’re managing.
Alex: Thank you for your understanding. Can I get you a coffee or a glass of water while we wait?

Glossary

Thanks so much for coming in – Hvala puno što ste došli
My apologies for the slight delay – Moje izvinjenje zbog malog kašnjenja
run over – probity termin, potrajati duže nego što je planirano
run a few minutes late – kasniti nekoliko minuta
Thanks for the heads-up – Hvala na obaveštenju / upozorenju
packed – pun, pretrpan
We’re managing – Uspevamo / Snašli smo se
Thank you for your understanding – Hvala na razumevanju
Can I get you a coffee – Hoćete li kafu