At a employment agency
A job as a mover
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Man: Oh, when can I start working for the moving company?
Clerk: Just a moment. Calm down and relax. I haven't finished
telling you about the job yet. First of all, the working hours.
Man: Oh! Oh! 9 to 5, Monday to Friday?
Clerk: Yes. Normal working hours are 9 to 5, but this job is 8 to 4.
Man: 8 to 4?
Clerk: You start early and you finish early.
Man: Oh, that's fine with me. Oh, When can I start?
Clerk: Just a moment. Calm down and relax.
Man: I'm not nervous.
Clerk: I know you're not nervous, but I haven't told you about
your wages.
Man: My wages?
Clerk: Yes, he gives you a paycheck. That's what we call wages.
Man: Oh! Do you get wages?
Clerk: No, I receive a salary.
Man: Oh, what's the difference between wages and the salary?
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(That's what we call wages)
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rezaenglish What does "That's what" mean in this sentence? Clerk is telling Man about the job. " for Man.
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rezaenglishWhat does "That's what" mean in this sentence?
Clerk is telling Man about the job.
Clerk says: "I haven't told you about your wages."
Man does not understand the word "wages."
Clerk explains that the paycheck is called "wages." He is defining the word "wages." for Man.
That (The paycheck) is what we call wages.