- Before we go though, I need you to clarify these numbers with me

- Ok
...Have a look at the third column
...Tell me if you think the export estimations are right
- Yes, they are. They seem to be correct
...If we’re expecting a 20% increase in export volume from 200 thousand tons a year then your calculation of 240 thousand tons a year is right on
- I thought so
...I just wanted you to have a look at it to make sure that I hadn’t made any mistakes

- Can you take a look at the car allowance also?
- Yeah. These look good too
...See, if we have 7 managers and the allowance is $15000 a year and your calculation of $105000 a year is right
- OK. One last one for you
- Our total company social contribution is 1% of our net profit
- That’s right. Do you think we should increase it?
- I think there’s no need for that

- Hey are you feeling ok?
- I’m fine. Maybe I’m still a little bit tired
...All these numbers are making me feel very confused
...I’m really afraid that I might make some errors
- You do look a little pale
...Why don’t you go and take a rest while I meet with Sue?
- That would be a good idea
- Then if this meeting goes well
...We won’t have to worry about working with numbers so much and we can focus on more important things
- That would be so nice