
Moving Day Shakedown
Your life's belongings sit trapped in a moving truck as the sun sets on your new neighborhood. The movers, who seemed professional this morning, are now demanding double payment, claiming your furniture is 'much heavier than estimated.' With no other moving companies available and a lease starting tomorrow, time is running out.
Challenges
204
Survivors
17
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
New homeowner on a strict budget who just spent their savings on a deposit
Conversation Partner
Marcus Stone, Elite Moving Solutions Supervisor
Setting
Dusk-lit suburban street, moving truck blocking your driveway, boxes visible through the open back
Location
Your new home's driveway, 42 Cedar Lane
Learning Objectives
Negotiate final price down to no more than 50% increase
Document the extortion attempt without escalating the situation
Secure unloading of belongings before nightfall
About This Scenario
Your life's belongings sit trapped in a moving truck as the sun sets on your new neighborhood. The movers, who seemed professional this morning, are now demanding double payment, claiming your furniture is 'much heavier than estimated.' With no other moving companies available and a lease starting tomorrow, time is running out.
How It Starts
“Listen, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there's been a situation with your estimate. The weight calculations were way off, and I legally can't unload until we settle this difference. We're looking at an additional $1,450 to complete the job.”
This is how Marcus Stone, Elite Moving Solutions Supervisor's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#107
Category
General
Location Tag
Your new home's driveway, 42 Cedar Lane
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