The Ticket That No Longer Works

Casual ticket conversation

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The Ticket That No Longer Works

Casual ticket conversation

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Antes de leer

Maya le avisa a Jordan de que quizá no pueda ir al concierto, y los dos hablan de qué hacer con la entrada que ella ya no va a usar.

Quién habla

Maya: Maya, la amiga que quizá no pueda ir al concierto
Jordan: Jordan, el amigo que compró la entrada y va a resolver la situación

Palabras clave

back out: echarse atrás a última hora
transfer the ticket: traspasar la entrada
service fee: gastos de gestión cobrados por la venta
split the difference: repartir la pérdida, pagando cada uno una parte
face value: precio original impreso en la entrada

Texto · parte 1 de 5

MayaHey, I’m really sorry, but I might have to back out of the concert at the last minute. My sister just told me she needs help moving that night. I know you bought the second ticket for me, so I don’t want you to be stuck with it.

Preguntas

Pregunta 1:

Why might Maya miss the concert?

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¿Por qué Maya puede no ir al concierto?

She needs to help her sister move.

She forgot to buy the ticket.

She has to work at the venue.

She no longer likes the band.

Texto · parte 2 de 5

JordanThat’s okay. The venue says we can transfer the ticket, although I’m not sure whether a buyer would pay the full price. We could ask around first, or you could request a refund if the show’s policy allows it. The problem is that they may keep the service fee.

Preguntas

Pregunta 2:

What does the venue allow the friends to do?

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¿Qué permite el local a los amigos?

Change the concert date.

Transfer the ticket.

Exchange the ticket for merchandise.

Give the ticket to the band.

Preguntas

Pregunta 3:

What is one possible disadvantage of requesting a refund?

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¿Cuál es una posible desventaja de pedir un reembolso?

The venue may keep the service fee.

Maya would have to buy two new tickets.

Jordan could not attend the concert.

The refund would arrive after the concert.

Texto · parte 3 de 5

MayaI’d rather not make you handle everything, especially since I’m the one changing plans. If we can’t find someone who wants it, would you be open to splitting the difference? You could sell it below face value, and I’d cover half of what you lose. That seems fair to me.

Preguntas

Pregunta 4:

What solution does Maya suggest if they cannot find another buyer?

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¿Qué solución propone Maya si no encuentran otro comprador?

Jordan should give the ticket away.

Maya should pay the full face value again.

They should split the financial difference.

They should cancel the concert.

Texto · parte 4 de 5

JordanYes, that sounds reasonable. I’ll post it in our group chat tonight and see whether anyone is interested. If nobody responds, I’ll let you know before I list it online. Then we can decide how to make it right. Does that work for you?

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Pregunta 5:

What will Jordan do first?

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¿Qué va a hacer Jordan primero?

Request a refund immediately.

Post the ticket in their group chat.

Sell the ticket at the venue.

Ask Maya to attend anyway.

Texto · parte 5 de 5

MayaIt does, and thanks for being flexible. I can also ask around at work, so you won’t have to do all the searching. No pressure if you’d rather request the refund first; just tell me what you prefer, and I’ll cover the fee.