Pity or Not

[betterin]

1. ___No, I'm afraid he isn't in. This is his secretary speaking.Can I help you?
___ ________________

A) Oh, that's a pity
B)I should think so

Which choice is correct and why?

[Casiopea]

1. ___No, I'm afraid he isn't in. This is his secretary speaking.Can I help you?
___ ________________

A) Oh, that's a pity
B)I should think so

Which choice is correct and why?

I'm confused. Where is A) or B) suppose to go, before or after the sentences?

[betterin]

1. No, I'm afraid he isn't in. This is his secretary speaking.Can I help you?
________________

A) Oh, that's a pity
B)I should think so

Which choice is correct and why?

After the sentences.

Is choice A acceptable?

[Casiopea]

Choice A
Secretary: No, I'm afraid he isn't in. This is his secretary speaking. Can I help you?
Client: Oh, that's a pity that he isn't in right now. <polite>


Choice B
Secretary: No, I'm afraid he isn't in. This is his secretary speaking. Can I help you?
Client: I should think so (i.e., that you are obligated to help me.) After all, you work for the company and I am a client. <impolite>

All the best.

[betterin]

Thanks a lot.

[Casiopea]

You're welcome.