Which version do you mean?
Agree which quote to send and when to send it.
You work with Nina at Lumen. There are two versions of a price quote: one includes delivery, and one does not.
1 · Notice the conversation
Nina: Could you send the quote over this afternoon?
Orange: Sure. Just to check, do you mean the revised version?
Nina: Yes—the one with delivery included.
Orange: Got it. I’ll send it by three.
Nina: That works. Thanks.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
Just to check, …
Check that you understood correctly.
Sure. Just to check, do you mean the revised version?
You can also say “Do you mean the revised version?” The extra phrase softens the check; it is not required. 确认理解，不是质问对方。也可以直接问 Do you mean …?the one with …
Identify one item among several.
Yes—the one with delivery included.
“The one with the new prices” works too. You do not need to repeat “the quote” every time. the one 指刚说过的那份报价；with 后说明区别。I’ll send it by three.
Commit to a latest time.
Got it. I’ll send it by three.
“By three” means no later than three. “At three” names a particular time; it does not mean exactly the same thing. by three 是最晚三点，不等于必须三点整发送。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
Sure. Just to check, do you mean the revised version?
Got it. I’ll send it by three.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
Could you send the quote over this afternoon?
Find out which version.
See one possible reply
Sure. Just to check, do you mean the revised version?
Yes—the one with delivery included.
Confirm what you will do and give a time.
See one possible reply
Got it. I’ll send it by three.
That works. Thanks.
Close the exchange naturally.
See one possible reply
No problem.
5 · Try a different situation
Same colleague, different document. You have last week’s schedule and an updated schedule for Friday. You can send the updated one by eleven.
Could you send me the schedule this morning?
Check which schedule.
Yes, the updated one for Friday.
Give a realistic sending time.
Great, thanks.
Finish the exchange.
- I confirmed the updated Friday schedule.
- I offered a time I could meet: by eleven.
- I responded to the agreement, rather than giving a speech.
6 · Recall without the model tomorrow
A colleague says, “Can you send me the file?” There are two versions. What could you ask before sending it?