Assignments. I. Suggest the Ukrainian equivalents of the words and phrases below:

I. Suggest the Ukrainian equivalents of the words and phrases below:

an outstanding balance; remittance; we are reluctant to take legal action; to recover the amount; you leave us no alternative; solicitor; to start proceedings.

II. Find English equivalents to the following words and phrases:

ми вимушені порушити судову справу; починати процес; несплачений баланс; адвокат; грошовий переказ; стягувати суму.

III. Answer the questions:

1. What is enclosed with the letter?

2. How long has the balance remained unpaid?

3. Does the writer plan to take legal action?

4. What phrase is used which has a similar meaning to take legal action?

V. Translate into English:

1. Якщо ми не отримаємо грошовий переказ впродовж десяти днів, ми віддамо розпорядження нашому адвокатові розпочати процес.

2. Ми вимушені порушити судову справу, тому що ви не залишаєте нам вибору.

Error: Mistake in Payment

This letter notifies a customer that a mistake has been made in paying a bill. It should be tactful and courteous without admonishing the customer. The letter should describe the error and the means of correction and assure the reader of your company's goodwill.

Madam:

We are grateful for your prompt payment by check of our invoice #44522 in the amount of $11,750.00 for 100 shares of Promex Communication common stock.

We regret that a missing endorsement signature has caused our bank to refuse payment on your draft. Would you please either endorse the enclosed check or send us a new draft and return it to us by express mail?

We trust that this matter can be corrected promptly, and we look forward to future transactions.

Assignments

I. Memorize the following words and phrases:

ІІ. Suggest the Ukrainian equivalents of the phrases below:

prompt payment; promptly; to refuse payment

III. Study the use of italicized words in different phrases, suggest their Ukrainian equivalents:

~ share ~

income ~ s ; industrial ~ s ; par value ~ s ; term ~ s; ~ in capital; ~ in property; ~ in commission; to issue ~ s ;

IV. Write a letter about mistake in payment of your own according to the plan:

1. Acknowledge the effort to pay.

2. Specify nature of error.

3. Suggest means to rectify mistake.

4. Assure reader of ongoing business relationship.