
Emergency Plumber Power Play
Your finished basement is rapidly flooding at 2 AM from a burst main pipe. With water already ankle-deep and rising, Marcus Kane is the only available emergency plumber - and he knows it. As your possessions and memories face destruction, Kane's predatory pricing and dismissive attitude force you into a high-stakes negotiation where every minute costs you more.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Desperate Homeowner
Conversation Partner
Marcus Kane (Emergency Plumber)
Setting
Your flooding basement, illuminated by a single emergency flashlight, water steadily rising around expensive furniture and storage boxes
Location
Residential Home, Basement Level
Learning Objectives
Negotiate the plumber's rate down to standard pricing ($150/hour)
Secure immediate service commitment
Avoid threats while maintaining leverage
About This Scenario
Your finished basement is rapidly flooding at 2 AM from a burst main pipe. With water already ankle-deep and rising, Marcus Kane is the only available emergency plumber - and he knows it. As your possessions and memories face destruction, Kane's predatory pricing and dismissive attitude force you into a high-stakes negotiation where every minute costs you more.
How It Starts
“Yeah, Kane here. *background sounds of talk radio* Looking at my schedule, I could be there in 30 minutes - but my emergency rate for this hour is $450 per hour, two-hour minimum, payment upfront. Take it or leave it, but that water's not fixing itself.”
This is how Marcus Kane (Emergency Plumber)'s greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#144
Category
General
Location Tag
Residential Home, Basement Level
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