(1)Excuse me, Mr. Smith, but are you free this evening?

Do you happen to be free this evening?

Yes. Why?

No. I’ve something to attend to.

Well, I’m fully engaged this evening.

I’m sorry. I’ve an appointment at seven.

(2)Excuse me, Mr. Smith, but can I speak to you for a moment?

Excuse me, Mr. Smith, can you spare me a few minutes? There’s something I’d like to speak to you about. I won’t keep you long.

Yes, of course.

Yes, go ahead.

Well, I’m afraid we have to find some other time. I’m fully occupied now.

Well, I’m terribly busy right now. Perhaps we can arrange to have the talk sometime this afternoon.

(3)I know you’re very busy but there’s something rather urgent I want to talk to you about. Will it be all right if I come round in the evening?

Sure. I’ll be expecting you.

Excellent. What time shall I expect you?

Fine. Would 8:00 o’clock be all right for you?

Well, I’ll have an important meeting to attend this evening. Will tomorrow morning suit you?