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A conversation at the post office |
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concerns a conversation at the post office between a postal clerk and a
tourist (Ashok) about buying various types of postage items such as, stamps,
inland airmail letters, aerograms, etc.
A serious task such as mailing registered letters or packages is a test of endurance and patience. But, by and large, things get done and the mail keeps moving. |
Ashok: (Please) give me stamps for ten rupees. 
Clerk: What denomination, sir? 
Ashok: Three for the United States, two for Delhi, and could you also give me four aerograms? 
Clerk: Here are the stamps and the aerograms, and here is (your) change. 
Ashok: Thank you. This letter is to be sent by registered mail. 
Clerk: Airmail, or (would you prefer) surface mail? 
Ashok: No, airmail. 
Clerk: All right, give it to me. I shall weigh it. 
Ashok: Take it, please. 
Clerk: It will cost four rupees. 
Ashok: All right, here is a five rupee bill. 
Clerk: Here is your receipt, and here is the change. 
Ashok: All right, thank you. |
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