IEC-Summer, June 28th, Unit 5

Script:

H: Host /// R: Ron

H: Ron, you have a very unusual job.

R:Yes, I deliver singing telegrams. You know, a singing telegram is much more memorable and original than sending a greeting card.

H: So, what exactly do you do?

R: Well, I compose a song, based on the occasion, a birthday, anniversary, the office party or holiday and I go to the person, usually while they are at work, and sing a song.

H: Is it expensive to send someone a singing telegram?

R: Not really, each singing telegram costs about $50.

H: Who hires you?

R: Actually, I work for an agency “Say it with a song.”

H: So, let’s say I want to send a singing telegram to my wife. What do I do?

R: Just make a phone call. Phone the agency and tell them you want to hire me, Ron
Bates, to deliver a singing telegram. They’ll ask you a few questions. Just tell them what the occasion is and what day you want the telegram delivered.
Then just wait for the special day when I show up at your wife’s work place and deliver your singing telegram. and deliver your singing telegram.

H: And who do I pay? Do I pay you or the agency?

R: The agency. Then the agency pays me.

H: I guess you don’t work alone. Who helps you?

R: My wife Mary. R: My wife Mary. She buys some flowers, then she comes with me and takes some pictures as I give the person flowers and sing the song.

H: Do you get tired of your job?

R: No, not really. I love singing and I like to make people happy, and you know no one forgets a singing telegram.