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Calling In Sick

A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?

B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.

A: Hi, Julie, how are you?

B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.

A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?

B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a
headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m
feeling slightly feverish.

A: I see… so you’re calling in sick?

B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.

A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.

Review
KeyWords

was hoping phrase
: to kindly expect

calling in sick phrase
: report that you will not go to work because you are sick

coming down phrase
: getting, acquiring

quite ill phrase
: very sick

how may I help you? phrase
: Polite offer to help

impolite Adjective
: rude

permission common noun, singular
: allow

symptom common noun, singular
: a sign, indication

sick day phrase
: day off because you’re sick

make it into work phrase
: go to work Visit

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