Maritime Money Meltdown

You're the captain of a luxury charter yacht mid-voyage in the Mediterranean when your highest-paying guests demand an immediate full refund plus damages, claiming your listing was fraudulent. With €180,000 at stake and 48 hours of voyage remaining, you must defuse this situation before it reaches maritime authorities and destroys your reputation.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Captain Sarah Chen, Veteran Yacht Commander

Conversation Partner

Marcus Blackwood, Lead Charter Guest

Setting

Captain's office aboard the 'Azure Dream' - A dimly lit mahogany-paneled room with navigation displays casting a blue glow

Location

Mediterranean Sea, 80 nautical miles off the Amalfi Coast

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate a compromise below 50% refund

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Prevent escalation to maritime authorities

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Maintain professional composure while under pressure

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Captain Chen, this ends now. Your listing promised a Jacuzzi deck and dedicated massage room - both conspicuously absent. I have documentation of everything. You have exactly 60 seconds to explain before I contact the maritime authority and my legal team.”

This is how Marcus Blackwood, Lead Charter Guest's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#418

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