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21Being Persuasive GLOSSARY favor something that one does for another person, because one has been asked to do it; something that one person asks another to do out of kindness* Please take this message to Antuka as a favor for me. down in the dumps f
Jonas: Hows your new job? Crystal: Its not a job exactly. Its an internship. Jonas: Oh, so youre working as somebodys lackey and getting paid a pittance. Crystal: No, not exactly. Im doing a lot of scut work and Im not getting paid a lot, but Im gett
Last week, I got a wake-up call. One of my oldest friends from high school died suddenly in an accident, leaving no will. With no estate planning at all, his assets went into probate and his dependents were left in limbo. My friend was a young man, t
Gladys: Hi, Dan. Im surprised to see you here at the supermarket in the middle of the day. Dan: Why? Gladys: I thought youd be working. Dan: I am working. Im a stay-at-home dad and I take care of the kids while my wife goes to work. Gladys: Oh, did y
Donny: Come on, we need to buy our subway tickets at that ticket machine. Cayla: Why cant we just get them at the ticket window? Im not sure what the fare is. Donny: Theres a long line and we need to catch a train right now. Cayla: Ive never taken th
Julian: What is that, another gray hair?! My hair is already thinning on top. I dont need more gray hairs. Vera: I think salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It makes them look distinguished. Julian: It makes them look old. Thank God I dont have
03Getting Revenge GLOSSARY short-tempered easily gets angry; gets angry for no reason* Im sorry I was so short-tempered this morning, but I got some bad news andwas upset. Even so, I shouldnt have yelled at you. to jump down (ones) throat to be angry
Julianna: Ha ha! The wicked witch is dead! Hugo: What are you talking about? Julianna: Bettina is stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I thought this day would never come. Hugo: Thats a big surprise. I never thought Id live to see the day w
Patricia: Okay, were nearly done setting up for the neighborhood party. I got some nametags with father, mother, and kids printed on them, with a space for people to write their names. Itll be easier for people to introduce themselves and make friend
Raul: What are the chances that Rob will be here on time? Tiffany: Id say its fifty- fifty. You never know. He might surprise us and be early. Raul: Fat chance of that happening. Ive known him for three years and if I had to stake my life on whether
Customs Officer: Your passports, please. What is your final destination? ?zkan: Los Angeles. Customs Officer: How long is your stay? ?zkan: Well be there for a week. Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip? ?zkan: Im going there on business
Tammy: What are you doing this year to give your team an advantage? Phillip: I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Were going to have a winning season. Tammy: Are you going to start Wang? Phillip: No, Im redshirting Wang. I want him to sit out his first
Andrea: This organizational chart is really confusing. Raffael: Why are you looking at that? Andrea: I have an interview next week and Im trying to bone up on the company Ill be interviewing with. I want to impress them, but this chart is really conf
Greg: Where are you going? Anne: Im going to see another doctor to get a second opinion. My doctor diagnosed me with a serious medical condition and I dont want to take it at face value. Greg: Youre second- guessing your doctor? Anne: No, I just want
Tara: How is your presentation coming along? Stan: Its okay, but Im having trouble simplifying some of the key concepts without dumbing them down too much. Tara: I think your instincts are right. Youll be presenting to non- specialists, so its import
Emeril: Can you hand me that pan? Rachel: This pot? Emeril: No, that pan over there. I need to pan-fry these vegetables. Rachel: Wouldnt be healthier if we steamed the vegetables or grilled them? Emeril: Maybe, but for this meal, Im frying them in th
Gloria: Im surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadnt noticed. Gloria: Well, well be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought Id get to know some of them. Andy: Thats nice. Gloria: Did you see that thir
Yves: Help me fill out this application for our marriage license. Vanessa: Cant you do it? Im really busy with work right now. Do as much as you can and just ask me if you dont know something. Yves: Okay, Ill try, but Im reading through the requireme
Ling: Ugh! Sam: Whats the matter? Ling: Im trying to jot down some ideas for the meeting tomorrow but Im drawing a blank. Sam: When Ive got a block, I usually step away from it for a while and come back to it later. Then I can look at it with a fresh
Suzanna: Hey, the back of the line is over there. Ivan: I was here. I just stepped out of line for a minute to get some cash. Suzanna: Yeah, right. I dont remember you being in line ahead of me. Ivan: Come on. Lets do this. Well flip for it. If its h