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Cora: Whats up with Rob? He hasnt been himself lately. Doug: Youve noticed, too, huh? Cora: Yeah, hes been missing work and letting things slip through the cracks. Ive been cutting him some slack and filling in for him, but things havent improved. Do
Oliver: I had the most hair-raising experience of my life this past weekend. Alena: What happened? Oliver: You know that George bought an old house, right? Well, hes been telling us that its haunted, so for a lark, a few of us decided to spend the we
After three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. ... Okay, everybody, settle down. Take your seats and get out your textbook. Charlie, eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have something to share wit
Paula: Did you get an invitation to Kip and Sheris wedding? Robert: Yeah, I did. Im still trying to wrap my head around the two of them getting married. Never in my wildest dreams would I put those two together. It boggles my mind that theyre in the
Wendy: I just heard that youre not going to use a recruitment agency to fill the new position. Pedro: No, Im not. There are so many Internet job boards out there that I think we can find good candidates without using headhunters. Wendy: But headhunte
Ahmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities. This is a historic day! Ahmed: I never thought Id live to see this day
Ella: Its so exciting that youll be spending a month studying in McQuillanland this summer. When do you start packing? Marty: Ive already started. The organizers of the program gave me a list of things I need to bring. Ella: Thats really helpful. Mar
Laurent: Im done with women! Theyre liars and manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. Youve had a bad breakup? Laurent: It wasnt just bad. It was monumentally awful. Im never going to date again. Julie: Youre just feeling bitter right now, but youll get o
Carla: Our government should do more to help people who cant find jobs. Adam: Be careful. Youre starting to sound like a socialist. Havent you always said that youre a staunch capitalist? Carla: Of course, Im a capitalist, but that doesnt mean I thin
Pharmacist: Can I help you? Sanaz: Yes, I had some questions for the pharmacist. Pharmacist: Im the pharmacist. How can I help you? Sanaz: Can I fill these prescriptions here? Pharmacist: Yes, you can. Just give those to the pharmacy technician and s
Jerome: Congratulations! I just heard that youre pregnant with twins. Paula: Thanks. Were very excited, although Im a little worried about a multiple birth. Jerome: I come from a long line of multiple births. My father is an identical twin and he had
Wendy: I really dont think Monty is the right person for this project. Hes too conservative in his thinking. We need someone whos a risk taker. Burt: Monty will get the job done. Thats the most important thing. Wendy: Not if the finished product is s
Rebecca: You look exhausted! Another tough day at the daycare center? Puneet: Yeah, it was. This is a record year for the kids getting sick. The chicken pox is going around. Last year, it was the measles. The year before that, it was the mumps. This
Bianca: Look at this logo I designed for our new line of products. Vien: Thats really nice, but it looks a lot like our competitors logo. In fact, its almost identical. Bianca: No, its not. The color is a different shade of green, the graphic is smal
Ron: Im only your tax accountant, but let me give you a piece of advice. If youre planning to start a business, youll want to carefully consider what type of business entity you want to do business under. Marcela: Is that important? My parents ran a
Natalia: Is that the Office Shop catalogue? Kei: Yeah, Im in charge of furnishing the new offices on the second floor. They need everything desks, file cabinets, bookcases you name it. Natalia: That sounds like fun. I love shopping for new furniture.
Ralph: I just talked to our new real estate agent and shes going to show us some houses tomorrow. I told her that the bigger the better and that were looking for a large Cape Cod or Georgian-style house. Nina: You did? Ive been thinking that wed try
Irene: How is your team doing in the standings? Kent: Theyre seeded sixth and theyre in a bracket with one of the best teams in the tournament. Our team has already lost to them. Irene: I thought it was a double- elimination tournament. Kent: It is.
Xavier: Hows your novel coming along? Sara: Its not. I abandoned it for now. I think I bit off more than I can chew. Now, Im working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main characters? Sara: Im not sure yet. Character deve
Piero: Whats all this? Annie: Im visiting my sister and brother-in-laws new ranch next month and Im getting ready for it. I know Im a city girl, but I plan to fit right in on that ranch and work alongside all of the other cowboys. Piero: Well, you lo