Chapter 14

The male voice talent for these examples was provided by Walsh Media.

(1)

System:
<audio brand> Thanks for calling Lexington Brokerage. What's your account number?
Caller:
8376 2086 8247.
System:
Okay. Now tell me your PIN. <pause> You can also enter it with touchtones.
Caller: 1743.
System: Great.
 
(2)
System: With this system you can get quotes, place trades, access your account, and get information about your portfolio. If you ever feel lost or want more information, just say, "Help." So what can I do for you?
Caller: I wanna buy a hundred shares of Apple.
System: Okay, at what price?
Caller: At the market.
System: Confirming: You want to buy one hundred shares of Apple Computer, at the market. Good for the day. Is that right?
Caller: Yes.
System: Your order's been placed. I'll let you know when it's been filled.
 
(3)
Caller: Sysco.
System: Do you want Cisco Systems or Sysco Foods?
Caller: Sysco Foods.
 
(4)
Caller: Genesys.
System: There are five companies with that name. Please say the company's full name.
Caller: Um. I'm not sure what the full name is.
System: <reject> Sorry, I didn't understand. There are five companies with the name you requested. When you hear the one you want, please repeat the full company name. Genesys Bioventures. <pause> Genesys Microchip. <pause> Genes….
Caller: Genesys Microchip.
 
(5)
Caller: Buy Intel.
System: How many shares?
Caller: Two hundred fifty.
System: And at what price?
Caller: At twenty-eight.
System: Confirming: You want to buy two hundred fifteen shares of Intel at twenty-eight. Is that right?
Caller: No.
System: Do you want to change the company, the number of shares, the price-
Caller: The number of shares.
System: Okay. How many shares do you want to buy?

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