[19/10/07] Easy Writing

■ Key expression

have been 명사 ~해 왔다(=지금도 ~다)
We have been business partners for the last 10 years.
She has been my best friend for the past 30 years.
It has been my pleasure to serve you.

 

■ Key words

bill 청구서 (=invoice)
quite 꽤
initially 초기에
sign up 신청하다
sales representative 판매원 (=sale rep)
mislead 잘못이끌다

 

■ Further expressions

get a discount on 명사
I got a discount on my new car.
You can get a huge discount on any cosmetic products.

be eligible for 명사 ~에 대한 자격이 되다.
You must be over 60 to be eligible for this benefit.
Am I eligible for this special loan?

upset about 명사 ~에 대해 기분이 상해있는
My parents are upset about what happened
I'm upset about the way she treated my dog

 

■ Writing
I just received my phone bill for the month of Oct and I'm quite upset about it.
I initially signed up for the plus plan because the sales rep said that i could get a discount on my new phone.
She said that i only needed to keep the plan for three month to be eligibel for the discount.
She cleary misled me because I just called customer sevices and they are saying it's six month.
I've been your royal customer for many years. You can't do this to me.