6. We’re a well-established importer of steel with extensive connections on the home market. We work on commission basis.
--- I see. May I know the normal rate of commission you charge?
7. --- I understand the German steel is of better quality than the steel from other European countries. What do you think?
--- I think you are right.
8. --- Will you let me have more of your sales literature? I want to make a choice between your product and the Japanese.
--- If you will excuse me, I’ll telephone my office to have more material sent here.
9. ---Exporters as well as importers are more concerned with transport by sea than in other ways, aren’t they?
--- Yes, and some 98% of world trade is conveyed by sea transport.
10. --- Can you tell me something about container shipping?
--- It’s a modern way of transportation. Goods are packed into standard containers at the factory or the premises of the exporter and transported to the port, to be loaded on board of a container ship, which will carry the containers to their destination.