Michael: Mom, I dont need a new coat. I like my old trench coat. Its comfortable, and I can use it as a raincoat and an overcoat. So what do I need a new coat for? Lisa: If youre going to visit your aunt in Maine, youll need something warmer than a t...
Barry: Where are you going? Jane: Im checking up on Rudy. I gave him a task an hour ago and I want to make sure hes doing it right. Barry: Youre not micromanaging again, are you? Jane: Of course, not. Im only going to observe his work and make sure t...
Wei: Whats wrong? You look like youre in pain. Jason: My stomach is acting up again. Wei: Its all of this stress. I dont know how anyone can cope with the pressures youre under. Jason: Its nothing. Ill just take a pill for my stomach. Wei: That wont...
Isaac: Can you keep it down in there? Im trying to write a song. Brittany: You are? What kind of song? Isaac: Its none of your business. Brittany: Come on. Tell me. Isaac: Its for Melanie. Brittany: Oh, its a love song. Thats so romantic. Are you goi...
William: This is a very special dinner. Its not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect. Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best china? Instead of worrying, why dont you help me set the table? William: Right....
Dear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation re: the upcoming meeting. Weve made good headway in our planning, having settled many of the arrangements, e.g., the date, time, and venue. However, we still need to decide on the agenda,...
I arrived at the park a little early for our neighborhood baseball game and I needed to kill some time. I decided to take a walk along one of the trails so I could look at the scenery. Suddenly, I came across a woman sitting under a tree. Octavi: Wha...
Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: Im looking for an MP3 player, but I dont know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really dont know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just wan...
Patricia: What do you think of our new neighbor? Ray: I dont know. I havent met him yet. Patricia: Me neither, but I think hes a shady character. Ray: Why do you think that? Patricia: Well, when he was moving in, I tried to shoot the breeze with him...
Before I started my new job, I didnt know that I would be working so closely with another employee of the company. I was used to a lot of autonomy in my last job, and I have always been self-directed. I didnt need close supervision and the boss never...
