I'd like to buy one of these refrigerators. Do I have to pay in cash?
No, we have an easy-payment plan. One-third down, and the balance in six months.
Fine. Will you work out the details, please?
Certainly. Would you sit here please? I'll call our credit manager.
Thank you.
It's just a formality, but for hire purchase we usually require references.
What kind of references do you need?
Perhaps your employer could supply us with one.
I'm sure he could, but I prefer not to bother him. Would my bank do?
Certainly. A simple letter from your bank would be quite satisfactory.