To get around your difficulty, Mr. Smith. I'd suggest that you reduce your order by half. You can send in an additional order later.
Well, I'll consider the possibility. By the way, when do I have to open the L / C if I want the goods to be delivered in June.
A month before the time you want the goods to be delivered.
Could you possibly effect shipment more promptly?
Getting the goods ready, making out the documents and booking the shipping space, all this takes time you know. You cannot expect us to make delivery in less than a month.
Very well, Mr. Zhang. I'll not reduce my order. I'll take the full quantity you offer. And I'll arrange for the L / C to be opened in your favor as soon as I get home.
When will that be?
Early next month. In the meantime, I should be very pleased if you would get everything ready. I hope that the goods can be dispatched promptly after you get my L / C.