answer: #Person1# asks #Person2# for a few days off because #Person1#'s parents are coming to the UK. #Person2# finally allows #Person1# to take two days off.
documents: #Person1#: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit.
  #Person2#: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know.
  #Person1#: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English.
  #Person2#: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around.
  #Person1#: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this.
  #Person2#: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand.
  #Person1#: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off?
  #Person2#: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials.