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Two people are discussing problems they are facing at work. The first person's assistant wants a pay raise, but they can't give it to her. The second person's department is being downsized and they have to decide who will lose their job. They are struggling to make a decision and don't think asking their team will help. Unit 10. Audio 53. One. Right. So, is that everything? Um, there's a small problem with my assistant. She wants more money, but I can't give her a pay rise. Oh, I see. Can she do some overtime? Yes. That's a good idea. Two. What's the matter? I have a really big problem. The managing director wants to reduce staff numbers in my department. So, someone has to lose their job. But who? That's a difficult decision. Yes, it is. Three. So, what's your final decision? I don't know. I can't decide. Why don't you ask everyone in your team? No, that's a bad idea. There are eight people, so we'd get eight different opinions. We'll never find a solution that way.