16 Being Blunt and Stubborn GLOSSARY direct sharing ones opinion openly, without softening it or hiding some aspectof it * Its okay to share criticism, but did you have to be so direct when telling her thereport was poorly written? forthright direct;

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Not the Marrying Kind Stacey: I have a date with George this Saturday. I cant wait! Brad: Have a good time, but you know what the word on the street is about George, dont you? Stacey: What? Brad: Hes not the marrying kind. Stacey: Oh, he just hasnt m

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Donating Blood Michelle: Did you hurt yourself? Gabriel: No, why? Michelle: You have a Band-Aid on your arm. Gabriel: Oh, that. I donated blood today. Michelle: You did? Thats great. Id like to donate blood, but every time I get close to a needle, I

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Adopting a Child Scott: Hi, I thought Id stop by to pick up those chairs I wanted to borrow. Roberta: Oh, sure. Here they are. Scott: What are you doing? Roberta: Im looking through the material we got on adoption. Scott: Are you and Robert thinking

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Outdoor Sun Protection June: Wait! You forgot your sun hat. Wally: Im not wearing that hat. It looks ridiculous on me. June: Itll protect you from the suns rays. Youre too fair to be outdoors for long without protection. You dont want to get another

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Having Hearing Problems Bernadette: Why are you mumbling? Claude: Im not. I said, Whats wrong with your hearing? Bernadette: Nothing is wrong with my hearing. You just need to speak up. Claude: Im practically shouting. You need to see a doctor about

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ESL Podcast 1154 Visiting Historic Sites Mary: I think we should call it a day. Will: I think we still have time to visit one more historic site and this one is amazing. Theyve done a great job with preservation and restoration. Mary: Its not another

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Being a Bachelor Iris: Im thinking of inviting Simone and Jerry over for dinner. Alex: This isnt another attempt at matchmaking, is it? Jerry is a confirmed bachelor and hes not looking to marry or become involved in a relationship. Iris: Hes not a c

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Parts of a Hospital Jordan: Excuse me, my girlfriend was brought into the hospital about two hours ago, but I cant find her. Admissions Clerk: Why was she brought into the hospital? Jordan: Im not sure. I got a call from her coworker, but she didnt g

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12 Taking Someone for Granted GLOSSARY to leave (someone) to choose to end a romantic relationship with anotherperson, especially when that other person does not want to end the relationship * Brians father left his mother when Brian was just three y

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09 Roles Within a Family GLOSSARY to fit right in to become part of a group, usually because one has many thingsin common with the other members; to be welcomed in a warm, friendly way intoa group of people * If you enjoy playing chess, youll fit rig

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Giving Birth to Twins 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 ide

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Expressing Bitter Feelings 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

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Consulting a Pharmacist 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 p

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10 Suffering from Allergies GLOSSARY to sneeze to uncontrollably push air and drops of liquid from ones nose andmouth, usually making a loud noise, often when one is sick or when the air isdirty * Please cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze! itc

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Child Sports Injuries Angela: Wait! I need to put sunscreen on Davy before he goes to the game. Juan: Its not sunny today. He doesnt need sunscreen. Angela: And here are four water bottles to make sure he stays hydrated and doesnt get heat stroke. Ju

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Practicing Yoga Victor: Humph! Rosaria: Whats the matter? Victor: I just got back from my first yoga class and I was sorely disappointed. Rosaria: Ive heard that yoga is very good low-impact exercise and helps with stress relief. Its supposed to calm

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Getting in to See a Busy Doctor Monique: Ugh! Jurgen: Whats the matter? Monique: My GP referred me to a specialist for my back problems, but she doesnt have any openings for eight weeks! Im waitlisted in case theres a cancellation, but if there isnt

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Parts of the Body Sonia: What in the world is that?! Nadir: Its a life-size figure of George Washington. Its for Leons school project. Sonia: Then why are you making it? Nadir: Im not. Im just helping him. Sonia: Uh-huh. Why does George Washington ha

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Correcting and Explaining in Conversation Danny: You look like you need to relax. Sybil: Excuse me? Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R. Sybil: I didnt know I looked tired and worn out. Danny: No, what Im trying to say is,

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