Lecture Notes: Communication about Mr. Kim's Travel

Key Points

• Initial Inquiry
  • Expected contact from Mr. Kim.
  • Example questions:
    • "Did you hear from Mr. Kim yet?"
    • "Have you heard from Mr. Kim yet?"

Usage of 'Yet'

• The word "yet" adds anticipation to the question.
• Example: "Did you hear from Mr. Kim yet?" implies expectation of contact.

Context of Inquiry

• Similar to asking: "Are we there yet?"
• Implies a belief that a certain action should have occurred by now.

Conversation Example

• Dialogue Flow:
  1. Inquiry about Mr. Kim's contact.
  2. Response:
  • "Yeah, I was gonna tell you. I got a message from him last night."
  • Mention of being asleep and not checking until the morning.

Details from Mr. Kim

• Mr. Kim informed he couldn't get a flight until Thursday or Friday.
• Emphasizes delays: "He said he won't be able to get a flight out until Thursday or Friday."

Additional Context

• Flight Delays
  • Due to a hurricane in Barbados:
    • "No flights in or out until they're out of the impact zone."

Implications of Delays

• Consequences of flight cancellations:
  • Discussion about rescheduling:
    • "It looks like we're going to have to push everything back."

Communication Strategy

• Sending messages to team members:
  • "I can get the email sent out right away, but not all of them will see it until they get to their offices."

Grammar Insights

• Structure Variations:
  • "I can send out the email." vs. "I can get the email sent out."
  • Emphasizes the ability to complete an action vs. the action itself.

Conclusion

• Recap of Mr. Kim's situation and the importance of timely communication amidst delays.