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192 | N. PAUL ONUZURUIKE
CARMEN, 27, Latina, kind eyes, and wearing a simple cotton dress and pumps,
leads the way to a corridor that connects to a conference room. "This way, Mr.
Thomas," she leads. About a hundred feet or so, they make it to a Conference Room.
Inside the Conference Room, "would you like some refreshments ... Coffee, tea or
sparkling water?"
"Bottle of water will do."
"You may sit here, Mr. Thomas --" signaling the top of the conference table.
“Thank you, Carmen," and tactfully he moves the chair, so he could sit.
“Mrs. Carter would like for you to review the binder.”
“Sure.”
“I'll be back with your bottle water," while she excuses herself.
“Okay. Thank you, Carmen”
“You’re welcome, Mr. Thomas.”
Moments later: DEBRA CARTER, 41, trim, married, African-American mother
of an eight-year-old daughter, and wearing a well-fitted black suit over a purple
blouse with appropriate heels to match, enters the room. “Mr. Thomas, it's nice to
finally meet you.”
Getting on his feet, “Likewise, Mrs. Carter.” The two shake hands. He waits for
her to be seated; then takes his seat. Debra Carter's the Senior HR Director with
