23/07/2022
C: Caller, J: Jeff
C: Hello, operator?
O: Yes. Can I help you?
C: Yes. I am trying to find a number in Los Angeles.
O: That’s a long distance call. You’ll have to call Los Angeles Information.
C: How do I do that?
O: Just dial the area code and then 555-1212.
C: You wouldn’t know the area code, would you?
O: Just a minute... The area code for L.A. is 213
C: Could you make the call for me?
O: No, I am sorry but I can’t. Just dial213-555-1212 an information operator will give you the number.
Hello, Information?
C: Yes what city are you calling?
O: L.A... Please give me the number of Mr. Jackson, on Western Avenue.
C: Surely, just a moment please. Have you got the first name?
O: I think it’s John.
C: John. Is that North or South Western Ave?
O: I’m afraid I don’t know. Does it really matter?
C: Well, Jackson on Western isn’t exactly an uncommon name. I’ve got two Jackson on Western. What’s the middle initial?
O: Sorry, I don’t know. Could you give me both if you don’t mind?
C: Sure. 877-2059 and 877-5238
O: Thanks operator. Would you be so kind as to put the call through for me?
C: You can dial them direct. First dial 1, and then the area code, and the number.
O: Alright. Oh, by the way, do you know what time it is now in California?
C: It should be 6 o’clock in the morning there.
O: Really? Three hours’ difference? Well, then I’d better wait a while before calling.