One of the first things I do each morning is to check my email. I open the email program on my computer and I check for new messages. It usually takes only a few seconds for my new messages to download from the server into my inbox unless theres a la...
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing regarding a tour that my wife and I took with your company on February 26, 2006. The brochure stated that we would see some of the most interesting sights of the city. Since we had visited the city before, we look...
Sharon: So, Leo, how are the plans coming along for the company retreat? Leo: I've made most of the arrangements and I think it's going well. I'm planning to send out information about the two-day event to the managers at the end of this week. Sharon...
I love eating at all-you-can-eat buffets. It doesn't matter what kind of food it is, I'm up for it. Last week, I went to a high-end seafood buffet with my friends. We walked in and the hostess seated us at a table. She asked if we wanted to order any...
Some people say that it's civic duty to give back to your community. That's true but for me, I want to do some volunteer work so that I can feel useful. I've been working at the same job for years and it's not at all rewarding. Yes, I make good money...
Laura: Oh, I didn't think Id make it home in time for the game. Jun: What game? Laura: The playoffs! Turn on the TV. I hope it's still in the first quarter. It is! Who's winning? What's the score? Jun: I don't know. You know I don't watch sports. Wha...
Grace: Did you already pay the bills for this month? Will: No, I haven't gotten around to it yet. Why? Grace: We got a late notice from the credit card company. The notice says that they haven't received the payment yet and it's past the due date. We...
I'm a news junkie. I like to read two newspapers everyday. I don't just look at the headlines. I read most of the stories. I like the political news, the business news, the editorials, and the entertainment news. The only things I don't usually read...
On my way home from class, I ran into Cara, a schoolmate that I have not seen in a few months. I stopped to say hi to her. Mark: Hey Cara! How's everything? Long time no see. Cara: Yeah! It's been a while. I'm doing alright. What about you? Mark: Gre...
David: Hey, Sally. Can I run something by you? Sally: Sure, what's up? David: Well, a friend of a friend wanted some help with her taxes and we agreed that we would talk about it over dinner. At the end of the night, when the check came, she expected...
