Seller: I’ll sell you my old TV for 200 dollars.
Buyer: Hmm, I don’t know … the price is pretty steep.
Seller: Are you kidding me? 200 dollars is a steal!
Buyer: Well … it is a nice set.
Seller: If you say yes, I’ll drive it to your place and help you install it too.
Buyer: That is a good offer. Let me sleep on it, and I’ll let you know in the morning.
Seller: Alright, but don’t wait too long. I have a few other people who are interested in it too.
Reporter: Congratulations. You managed to sign the most popular free agent.
General Manager: Yes, it was a really tough negotiation. But all’s well that ends well.
Reporter: Why did it take so long to close the deal?
General Manager: We had to bargain for a while. His agent was holding out to get a better deal.
Reporter: Then, how did you manage to seal the deal?
General Manager: In the end, we made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Seller: Hi there. It looks like you’re interested in this old clock.
Buyer: Yes, it would make a perfect gift for my husband. How much is it?
Seller: It’s an antique. So I’m selling it for 150 dollars.
Buyer: A hundred and fifty? That’s a little much.
Seller: Well, if you pay cash, I can knock off 20 bucks.
Buyer: Hmm, I still can’t decide …
Seller: Alright, 120. That’s my final offer, take it or leave it.
Buyer: OK, one twenty. It’s a deal.
Chuck: Guess what!
Kelly: What?
Chuck: I just heard that Rick and Emma from sales department went home together last night.
Kelly: Huh? Are you sure?
Chuck: Rumor has it that they went to a hotel to do … you know what.
Kelly: Hey, that’s none of your business. Stop gossiping.
Chuck: Don’t play innocent. I know you want to hear all the juicy details.
Kelly: Chuck, you’re so gross sometimes. Behave yourself.
Brad: I’ve tried everything to get Janelle to date me. But she keeps turning me down.
Wendy: Well, maybe she’s just not into you.
Brad: What do you mean? All girls are into me!
Wendy: Uh … maybe you’re not her type.
Brad: Impossible. I just have to use my secret weapon: I’m going to sing a romantic song for her on my guitar!
Wendy: Oh god, please don’t …
Brad: Girls love it when I sing for them! That’s my ace in the hole.
Andy: Oh my god! I don’t believe it!
Belinda: Hey Andy, what’s all the fuss about?
Andy: Look at today’s lottery numbers! I just won 500,000 dollars!
Belinda: Uh, Andy, I hate to break it to you, but this is yesterday’s newspaper.
Andy: Well, it figures. It was too good to be true.
Belinda: Don’t be so pessimistic. There’s always next time.
Andy: No. Nothing good ever happens to me.
Nick: This new job is killing me. I can’t take it anymore!
Lucille: What’s wrong?
Nick: I have to write a bunch of reports, but I don’t have all the information. I think I’m in over my head.
Lucille: Don’t say that. I’m sure you’re qualified.
Nick: No. I really think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew this time.
Lucille: Nonsense! You just need to get used to the job.
Nick: Thanks for the encouragement. I hope you’re right.
Ted: I got you a present for your birthday.
Susie: Oh my god, it’s a puppy! Thank you so much!
Ted: Don’t mention it. What are friends for?
Susie: It’s so cute! Is it a he or a she?
Ted: She. I picked her up from the pound. She’s a stray.
Susie: Is she housebroken?
Ted: Sure! Go ahead and pet her. It’s OK, she doesn’t bite.
Hannah: Are you going to the gym again?
Will: Yes, I want to lose 10 pounds by the end of this month.
Hannah: Wow, you’re really determined to lose weight.
Will: Well, that’s my New Year’s resolution. How about you?
Hannah: I’m not really the kind of person to make a resolution. But I’m trying to save money this year.
Will: Hopefully we can both reach our goals.
Teacher: I’m sorry to say that Sarah is not doing well in class. These days, she’s got her head in the clouds.
Dad: Ms. Turner, please keep this between us. But Sarah’s grandmother just passed away.
Teacher: I’m sorry to hear that. My condolences.
Dad: That’s why she’s been under a lot of stress recently.
Teacher: I see. I’ll take her situation into consideration.
Dad: Yes, please try to put yourself in her shoes.