sarah：
could we have a chat when it’s convenient for you?
您方便的时候我找您谈谈可以吗?
boss：
sure,you can drop by my office in half an hour.
当然,半小时以后来我办公室吧.
sarah：
may i come in?
我可以进来吗?
boss：
yes, what do you want to talk about?
进来吧,你想谈点什么?
sarah：
could we possibly discuss my salary?
可以谈谈工资的问题吗?
boss：
sure, go ahead. what’s on your mind?
当然,说吧.你是怎么想的?
sarah：
first of all, i want you to know that i’m really enjoying working for our company. what do you think of my job here?
首先,我想让您知道,在咱们公司工作我很开心,您觉得我的工作干得怎么样?
boss：
well, you are doing an excellent job.
恩,你干得挺出色的.
sarah：
thank you. i’m working hard everyday. i’d like to talk about my prospects and see if there’s the chance of receiving a raise.
谢谢.我每天工作都很努力.我想和您谈谈,看看有没有可能给我加薪.
boss：
well, you deserve more, but if i give you a raise, then everyone in your department should also get one. that’s too much.
好,你是该多拿些工资,可是如果我给你涨工资了,就得给你部门的其他人也涨工资.数额太大了.
sarah：
i understand your concerns.
我理解您的难处.
boss：
could you consider other benefits the company may find easier to accommodate, more paid holidays, for example?
能不能考虑下公司能提供的其他好处,比如说带薪休假?
sarah：
ok, thank you for offering that.
好吧,谢谢您.