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Textile Company – Blend Ratio Negotiation (1–25) | Scenario 2
Scenario: A hotel chain wants cheaper towels, but the supplier wants to protect quality.
1. Thanks for the call. Before we talk price, can we confirm the ______?
blend ratio
a) blend ratio ([Mischungsverhältnis])
b) coffee order ([Kaffeebestellung])
c) parking rules ([Parkregeln])
2. For heavy hotel washing cycles, we recommend higher ______.
durability
a) noise ([Lärm])
b) durability ([Haltbarkeit])
c) spice ([Würze])
3. If you want a lower unit price, we could consider a ______.
60/40 blend
a) 60/40 blend ([60/40 Mischgewebe])
b) silk-only blend ([nur Seide])
c) stone-cotton mix ([Stein-Baumwolle-Mix])
4. A higher cotton share usually feels ______, but it may increase cost.
softer
a) louder ([lauter])
b) softer ([weicher])
c) colder ([kälter])
5. If faster drying is important, we can increase the ______.
polyester share
a) polyester share ([Polyesteranteil])
b) water content ([Wasseranteil])
c) paper weight ([Papiergewicht])
6. We can offer a discount if you increase the ______.
order volume
a) rainfall ([Regenmenge])
b) order volume ([Bestellmenge])
c) wall colour ([Wandfarbe])
7. To avoid surprises, we can include the final ratio in the ______.
contract
a) contract ([Vertrag])
b) playlist ([Playlist])
c) menu ([Speisekarte])
8. If you are unsure, we can send ______ of 60/40 and 70/30.
samples
a) excuses ([Ausreden])
b) samples ([Muster])
c) headlines ([Schlagzeilen])
9. May I ask what matters more to you: comfort or ______?
lifespan
a) lifespan ([Lebensdauer])
b) headline ([Schlagzeile])
c) ceiling ([Decke])
10. We can keep quality stable by using a tested ______.
specification
a) forecast ([Vorhersage])
b) specification ([Spezifikation])
c) playlist ([Playlist])
11. If we switch from 70/30 to 60/40, the towels may feel slightly ______.
less soft
a) less soft ([weniger weich])
b) more spicy ([würziger])
c) more electric ([elektrischer])
12. A 70/30 blend often performs well in ______ washing.
industrial
a) musical ([musikalischer])
b) industrial ([industrieller])
c) magical ([magischer])
13. If you need certification, we can provide the ______.
OEKO-TEX documents
a) OEKO-TEX documents ([OEKO-TEX-Unterlagen])
b) holiday photos ([Urlaubsfotos])
c) music tickets ([Musiktickets])
14. Could we agree on the blend ratio first, and then discuss the ______?
price
a) weather ([Wetter])
b) price ([Preis])
c) street name ([Straßenname])
15. To make this easier, we can offer two ______ to choose from.
options
a) options ([Optionen])
b) excuses ([Ausreden])
c) headlines ([Schlagzeilen])
16. If you confirm today, we can reserve ______ for production.
capacity
a) humidity ([Luftfeuchtigkeit])
b) capacity ([Kapazität])
c) noise ([Lärm])
17. Our suggestion is to start with 70/30 and review results after a ______.
trial period
a) trial period ([Testphase])
b) music tour ([Musiktour])
c) traffic jam ([Stau])
18. If delivery is urgent, we may need to keep the current ______.
production plan
a) holiday plan ([Urlaubsplan])
b) production plan ([Produktionsplan])
c) guitar plan ([Gitarrenplan])
19. To summarise, we are agreeing on the 60/40 blend with delivery in ______.
March
a) March ([März])
b) midnight ([Mitternacht])
c) yesterday morning ([gestern Morgen])
20. Great. Shall we confirm the final ratio and send the ______ today?
offer
a) forecast ([Vorhersage])
b) offer ([Angebot])
c) playlist ([Playlist])
21. If you want fewer returns, we should agree on a clear ______.
quality standard
a) quality standard ([Qualitätsstandard])
b) music standard ([Musikstandard])
c) holiday standard ([Urlaubsstandard])
22. For hotel towels, ______ is important so colours stay strong after many washes.
colour fastness
a) colour loudness ([Farblärm])
b) colour fastness ([Farbechtheit])
c) colour perfume ([Farbparfüm])
23. If the hotel wants a cheaper option, we can reduce the ______ slightly.
GSM
a) GSM ([Grammatur])
b) GPS ([GPS])
c) GSP ([GSP])
24. To avoid complaints, we should set a maximum ______ after washing.
shrinkage
a) shouting ([Schreien])
b) shrinkage ([Einlaufen])
c) shining ([Glänzen])
25. If you can share your monthly forecast, we can plan ______ and keep the price stable.
lead time
a) lead time ([Vorlaufzeit])
b) tea time ([Teepause])
c) free time ([Freizeit])