SITUATION 10

BROOKFORD ACADEMY

ASKING

Would you do me a favor?

A

B

Would you do me a favor?

Sure. What can I do for you?

A

B

Would you fix a broken toy?

Sure. It is a piece of cake.

1

A Thank you so much.

Do you mind opening the window? 2

A

B

Do you mind opening the window?

Yes, I do. It is too bright today.

A

B

Would you open the door instead?

Sure! I can do it for you.

A Thanks.

Why don’t you come to my place?3

A

B

May I ask you something in private?

Sure. Why don’t you come to my place?

A

B

When do you want me to come?

Any time. Do you know my address?

A No. Please tell me the address.

I have a question for you.

A

B

I have a question for you.

Go ahead.

A

B

Can you come to my birthday party?

Of course. When is that gonna be?

4

A It is next Friday.

You know what?

A

B

You know what?

What?

A

B

Sally is going to quit the job.

How did you know that?

5

A Everyone knows that except you.

You were saying?

A

B

Sorry for the interruption. You were saying?

I was saying that a new boss is coming.

A

B

Anything else?

Did you hear my words? We will have a new boss soon.

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A So what? Isn’t it expected?

I don’t know how to say this to you.

A

B

I don’t know how to say this but I’m totally broken.

What did you say?

A

B

I said I don’t have a penny now.

How can it be like that?

7

A I don’t know. What do I do now?

What are you getting at?

A

B

We need some kind of motivation.

What are you getting at?

A

B

This job is boring.

What do you mean by that?

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A I mean we need some incentives.

How come?

A

B

You have to thank me.

How come?

A

B

I’ve told Suzan that you are a good person.

You are kidding me.

9

A I am serious.

Don’t get me wrong.

A

B

Did you say I am greedy?

Don‘t get me wrong. I said you are passionate.

A

B

Is it true? Can you give your word?

Of course. Take my word for it.

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A OK. I will believe you this time.

What do you say?

A

B

How was the movie?

Oh, it was fun!

A

B

Let’s eat now. What do you say?

Good for me. I am hungry, too.

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How should I know?

A

B

Where is Jane?

How should I know?

A

B

Come on. I know you are close friends.

I haven‘t seen her for a while.

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