Simon:Hi,Jack.It's nice to see you.  How are you?                             

Jack:(his American friend).I'm fine.    I,m glad to see you.

S:Do you have a couple of spare minutes?

J:Of course,I do.     
             
S:Couldn't you explain to me what these  "800" telephone numbers mean? 
            
J:That's very simple,Simon.Numerous  telephone numbers -mostly related to  businesses or governmental of fices         
-are "800" numbers.These numbers  provide free customer service. In many other cases ,companies are interested in getting new customers.        
If you dial an "800" number,your party  will pay the bill.                         

S:I see.I appreciate your explanation, Jack.Next time I'll try to make use  of these toll-free numbers.                 

J:Don't forget to dial:1-800-telephone number.Good luck.                            ­

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Simon:(calling Social Security Administration)                                     

Tape:You have reached the Social Security Administration.All our representatives are busy.Please hold,and the next available      ­
representative will be with you,as soon  as possible. 
                           
Miller:This is Robert Miller.  May I help you?
                          
S:An hour ago,my wallet was stolen.My social security card was in it.I'd like to order a  new card.     
                              
M:What's your card number?               

S:The number is.........                     

M:Your name and address?                     

S:Simon Chernyak.-100 Montgomery Street, Apartment 2-E.Jersey City,New Jersey 07300.
  
M:May I have your telephone number? 
       
S:(201)637-2237.                             

M:We'll send you a new card. You'll get  it in a week's time. 
           
S:Thank you.                           

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Simon:(calling AT & T National Service Center).                             

At & T:Good evening. This is   Mary Boyd.May I help you?                     

S:Good evening.Today I bought  an electronic typewriter at  one of your stores.I've a   question.  
                                
AT & T:I'll be glad to answer it.          

S:I attempted to set the page margins,but the typewriter  started beeping.Evidently something was wrong.
                           
AT & T:Page margins cannot be set  closer than one inch.The typewriter will beep if you attempt to do so, or if you press the wrong margin key.       

S:Thank you for your explanation.