Mom: Chris, are you still in bed? It’s almost noon.
Chris: Who cares? It’s the weekend. I can sleep in.
Mom: You always lie around the house like a couch potato.
Chris: Come on, mom. Don’t give me a hard time.
Mom: Alright, you asked for it. I’m cutting off your allowance!
Chris: But, Mom … that’s unfair!
Mom: It servers you right. Maybe it will teach you to not be so lazy.
Carol: What’s wrong?
Paul: I just made a huge mistake. I accidentally told my boss to shut up!
Carol: What?! Why did you do that?
Paul: I lost my temper. You know I’ve got a short fuse.
Carol: Yes, you’re infamous for that. You have to learn to control your temper.
Paul: I know, but when I see red, I can’t help myself.
Carol: Hey, don’t blow your cool. It might cost you your job.
Anne: Be careful!
Ellis: What’s wrong?
Anne: Didn’t you see that black cat in front of us? That’s bad luck.
Ellis: Hey, come on. That’s just superstition.
Anne: No, it’s true. We should cross the street, just in case.
Ellis: Do you really believe all those old wives’ tales?
Anne: Well, it can’t hurt. Better safe than sorry.
Interviewer: Congratulations on the win. You were the top scorer tonight.
Player: Thanks. I’ve worked very hard for this.
Interviewer: What drives you to play so well?
Player: When I was young, everyone told me I was too short to play basketball. So now, I work extra hard to prove them wrong.
Interviewer: That’s a very inspiring story.
Player: Yeah, I guess I have a chip on my shoulder.
Mr. Henson: Everyone, out latest movie was a bust.
Ms. Clarke: You’re right. I think it’s time we cut our losses and pull the movie from theaters.
Mr. Henson: How could this happen?
Ms. Clarke: We need to face the music and admit the director has just lost his touch.
Mr. Henson: You may be right. He’s a nice person, but the bottom line is that he’s just not popular with audiences anymore.
Alice: Dan, we’ve got problems.
Dan: What is it?
Alice: This is the third month in a row that we’re in the red. We’ve got to face the facts.
Dan: I know. I’m worried too. There are too many empty seats these days.
Alice: If this continues, I’m afraid we might go bankrupt.
Dan: Don’t worry. We’re just going through a rough patch.
Ms. Roberts: We need to find a way to sell more PCs.
Mr. Gardner: I know. But the market is slow these days. There’s not much we can do.
Ms. Roberts: I don’t buy that. We just have to come up with some original ideas.
Mr. Gardner: You’re right. We need to think outside the box.
Ms. Roberts: I think we should try to improve our marketing strategy.
Mr. Gardner: You’re right. It’s not too late. We can still turn this company around.
Mrs. Baek: Honey, I think we should buy a new car.
Mr. Baek: What a coincidence, I’ve been thinking the same thing! But I don’t know if we can afford it.
Mrs. Baek: How about buying a used car? That way, we won’t have to break the bank.
Mr. Baek: A used car? Do you think that’s a good investment?
Mrs. Baek: Sure. Why don’t we visit the dealership on Monroe Avenue? They’re having a clearance sale these days.
Janine: I’m going to my interview today. How do I look?
Larry: Don’t worry. You look fine.
Janine: Thanks. I guess I’m just nervous.
Larry: Don’t be. I’ll talk to the boss and put in a good word for you.
Janine: Will you really? Thanks so much for the recommendation!
Larry: My pleasure. It’s the least I can do.
Warren: Hey, do you see that girl over there? I bet I can get her number.
Freddie: What? No way. She’s out of your league.
Warren: Are you sure? Then put your money where your mouth is. Bet me 10 dollars!
Freddie: I’ll take that bet! That’s easy money.
——— Warren goes over, and soon comes back with the girl’s phone number ———
Warren: [smiling] Ten dollars, please.
Freddie: [handling over the money] Damn, how did you do that?
Warren: That girl I talked to … she’s my sister!