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At an inter-company networking mixer, a manager from a partner firm approaches a junior office worker near the drinks table.
Manager
こんばんは。今日の交流会には初めて参加されたんですか。
Good evening. Is this your first time attending this networking event?
Office Worker
はい、初めてです。今日は色々な方とつながりを作るつもりで来ました。
Yes, it's my first time. I came today intending to build connections with various people.
Manager
それはいいですね。どちらの部署でお仕事をされているんですか。
That's great. Which department do you work in?
Office Worker
営業部におります。将来的には海外の企業とも取引をするつもりなので、勉強のために参加しました。
I'm in the sales department. Since I intend to eventually do business with overseas companies too, I came here to learn.
Manager
なるほど。それなら、うちの会社にも海外担当の者がおりますので、後で紹介するつもりです。
I see. In that case, we have someone in charge of overseas business at our company too, so I'm planning to introduce you later.
Office Worker
本当ですか。ありがとうございます。ぜひお願いしたいです。
Really? Thank you so much. I'd really appreciate that.
Manager
名刺はもうたくさん配りましたか。
Have you already handed out a lot of business cards?
Office Worker
まだ数枚しか渡していません。今日は積極的に話しかけるつもりだったんですが、緊張してしまって。
I've only handed out a few so far. I intended to actively talk to people today, but I got nervous.
Manager
分かりますよ。私も最初はそうでした。じゃあ、これから一緒に何人か回るつもりで、私についてきてください。
I understand that. I was the same way at first. Well then, let's go around and meet a few people together—please come with me.
Office Worker
本当に助かります。今日は最後まで全力で参加するつもりですので、よろしくお願いします。
That really helps. I intend to give it my all until the end today, so thank you for your support.
Manager
その意気です。では、あちらの方から紹介しましょう。
That's the spirit. Well then, let's start by introducing you to that person over there.
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