Dialog 1: Formal/Careful

Sheila: So, let’s move on to the topic of release date. Gentlemen, when do you think we will be able to launch this product? Walt?

Walt: Well, I tend to feel that... we should probably be able to start testing the product in April. That means that if all goes well, we can have a first release in May or June.

Sheila: I see. Thank you Walt. What’s your reaction to that Bruce?

Bruce: May or June...Well, from my point of view...that sounds about right.

George: Excuse me, may I come in here? I wonder if I could say something?

Sheila: Go ahead, George. What would you like to add?

George: Well, it seems to me that May is much, much too early. Actually, we are still have some pretty major problems with bugs in the update engine, and I just don’t see how we will be able to...