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From Coffee Chat to Collaboration: A Kaapstad Success Story
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: From Coffee Chat to Collaboration: A Kaapstad Success Story
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die V&A Waterfront in Kaapstad is vol lewe.
En: The V&A Waterfront in Kaapstad is full of life.
Af: Die son skyn helder oor Tafelberg en 'n sagte seebriesie waai oor die water.
En: The sun shines brightly over Tafelberg and a gentle sea breeze blows across the water.
Af: Mense stap rond, koop by winkels, en geniet die geselskap van vriende en familie.
En: People walk around, shop at stores, and enjoy the company of friends and family.
Af: Tussen die gedruis van toeriste en plaaslike mense, vind 'n groep kollegas mekaar vir hul jaarlikse spanbou-aktiwiteit.
En: Among the hustle and bustle of tourists and locals, a group of colleagues find each other for their annual team-building activity.
Af: Marlene is opgewonde.
En: Marlene is excited.
Af: Sy is 'n junior bemarkingsbeampte met groot drome en hoop om haar merk in die maatskappy te maak.
En: She is a junior marketing officer with big dreams and hopes to make her mark in the company.
Af: Pieter, aan die ander kant, is 'n senior bestuurder.
En: Pieter, on the other hand, is a senior manager.
Af: Hy hou daarvan om dinge van 'n afstand te waarneem.
En: He likes to observe things from a distance.
Af: Hy is bekend vir sy analitiese vermoëns, maar hou meer daarvan om op sy eie te wees.
En: He is known for his analytical abilities, but he prefers to be on his own.
Af: Vandag is egter 'n dag om met sy span te kuier, en hy wil sy beste probeer om deel te neem.
En: However, today is a day to socialize with his team, and he wants to try his best to participate.
Af: Die span lag en speel speletjies op die pier.
En: The team laughs and plays games on the pier.
Af: Marlene se oog is op Pieter.
En: Marlene has her eye on Pieter.
Af: Sy weet dat om Pieter se aandag en respek te wen, sy moet wys wat sy in haar het.
En: She knows that to win Pieter's attention and respect, she needs to show what she’s made of.
Af: Pieter is egter omring deur kollegas, en Marlene vind dit moeilik om 'n kans te kry om met hom alleen te praat.
En: However, Pieter is surrounded by colleagues, and Marlene finds it difficult to get a chance to talk to him alone.
Af: Na 'n paar uur van aktiwiteite, neem die span 'n pouse naby 'n koffiewinkel met die geur van vars gebak in die lug.
En: After a few hours of activities, the team takes a break near a coffee shop with the scent of fresh pastries in the air.
Af: Marlene sien haar kans.
En: Marlene sees her chance.
Af: Sy stap reguit na waar Pieter sit.
En: She walks straight to where Pieter is sitting.
Af: "Pieter, kan ek 'n oomblik van jou tyd kry?
En: "Pieter, can I have a moment of your time?"
Af: " vra sy met 'n glimlag.
En: she asks with a smile.
Af: Pieter kyk op van sy koffie, effens verras deur haar direkte benadering.
En: Pieter looks up from his coffee, slightly surprised by her direct approach.
Af: "Natuurlik, Marlene," sê hy vriendelik.
En: "Of course, Marlene," he says kindly.
Af: Marlene begin entoesiasties haar idee verduidelik.
En: Marlene enthusiastically begins to explain her idea.
Af: Sy het 'n visie vir 'n nuwe veldtog wat sy regtig glo die maatskappy se uitsette gaan verbeter.
En: She has a vision for a new campaign that she truly believes will improve the company's outcomes.
Af: Terwyl sy praat, luister Piet
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