Reputation is only a candle, of wavering and uncertain flame and easily blown out, but it is the light by which the world looks for and finds merit.Public relations is about reputation the result of what we do, what we say and what others say about us. We are to remember that it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. Money is a mean of payment, that help us to live well and enjoy our life.The worst thing that can happen to a man is to lose his money, the next worst his health, the next worst his reputation. A bad reputation can keep you from countless opportunities, a good reputation can lead you to them. People always look for skeletons in your closest. But nobody raises his reputation by lowering others.
2. When was the last time you were in the Tretyakov Gallery? I was there last month.
3. We haven't had talks (=haven't negotiated) with French companies lately.
4. The last time we sold them goods on CIF terms.
5. The last time we dealt with this company in November last year.
6. We have received several proposals for mining equipment lately.
7. Prices for electrical equipment have been high lately.
8. The last time we met with a representative of the French company two weeks ago.