Having a Family Portrait Taken Dad: Okay, everybody, take your places. Mom: Were in our places. Cant the photographer just take the photo? Dad: We have to pose. The whole point is to look natural. Mom: If you wanted a natural family photo, why are we...
Experiencing a Drought Fabian: How long do you think this drought is going to last? Lia: I have no idea, but Im not worried. I grew up in the desert. Not having enough precipitation was just a fact of life. Fabian: Yes, but people here arent used to...
Reading Poor Handwriting Lily: Can you make out what this says? Hassan: Geez, who wrote that? Lily: My doctor. She wrote down some instructions for me, but I cant read her handwriting. Hassan: I have no idea what that chicken scratch says. Lily: I th...
The Death of a Pet Dad: Honey, I have some bad news for you. Fluffy has gone to the other side. Sarah: You mean shes out of her cage again? Ill go and try to find her. Dad: No, you dont understand. Fluffy passed away in the night. Sarah: Oh, she died...
Dressing Appropriately for an Event Patricia: Hey, look at you! Youre all decked out. Whats the occasion? Renaud: Im going to the Ortegass party. Arent you? Patricia: Yeah, but Im not getting all dolled up for it. I think the dress is casual. Renaud:...
Discussing Capital Punishment Simon: Whats all that? Hilary: Its a news report about the upcoming execution of Perry Hickock. Simon: Thats barbaric. We shouldnt have capital punishment in this day and age. Hilary: This guy killed an entire family whi...
Tracing Ones Genealogy Aaron: Do you think you can help me trace my genealogy? Corrie: Sure, I can try. We can get started by talking to your parents and grandparents. Oral interviews will give us some names of your relatives. Aaron: Ive already talk...
Speaking About the Future Robert: These designs are really futuristic- looking. Mara: Im trying to be forward-thinking and imagine what the world will be like in 50 to 100 years. Robert: You think that the world will be filled with space-age gadgets...
Selecting Window Treatments [doorbell rings] Otto: Hi, Im Otto from Windows-R-Us. Im here to show you the window treatment options we offer and to take measurements for installation if you decide to order from our store. Jean: Hi, Otto. Im Jean. Come...
Having Good and Bad Luck Cesar: I cant catch a break. Everything seems to be going wrong these days. Olga: Maybe your streak of bad luck is because you did something unlucky. Cesar: What do you mean? Olga: Have you walked under a ladder or crossed pa...
