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

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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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

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Negotiate the plumber's rate down to standard pricing ($150/hour)

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Secure immediate service commitment

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Avoid threats while maintaining leverage

About This Scenario

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

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