Using Herbs and Spices in Cooking Gisela: That smells wonderful! Danny: This is my familys recipe. The secret is in the combination of seasonings we use. Gisela: I can see that. You must have 30 different dried and fresh herbs and spices on this coun...
Delaying Making a Decision Thomas: Youve hemmed and hawed for weeks. Its time to make a decision. Eugenia: I know, but I need to sleep on it. This is a very big decision. Thomas: Youve dragged your feet for far too long. Are you having second thought...
Types of Students in School Cheech: Is this your old yearbook? Boo: Yeah, I found it while cleaning out my closet. Cheech: Look at your picture! You look like you were an honor roll student. Boo: Dont be fooled. I was just an average student, not the...
Repairing an Appliance Virginia: Hand me that screwdriver, will you? Alonso: Dont tell me youre trying to fix that dryer yourself. We need to call in an authorized repairman or repairwoman. Virginia: Do you have any idea what theyll charge? Alonso: A...
Proofreading a Document Russell: Hey, LeeAnn, you were an English major, right? LeeAnn: Yes. Russell: Could you proofread this for me? LeeAnn: I don't know. Do you want me to proof it for content or for structure? Russell: For everything. LeeAnn: So...
Collecting Debt Ken: Look at this list of customers who still owe us money. How is this business supposed to survive if we keep extending credit? Marjorie: We started doing it because some of our best customers didnt have ready cash. Theyre good for...
Distinctive Facial Features Mona: How is the portrait coming along? Leonardo: Im done with the sketches and Im ready to start on the painting. Mona: This commission is quite a godsend for a new artist. If you do a good job with this portrait, you may...
Being Assertive and Meek Victor: We need to take the bull by the horns. In the meeting today, were going to give it to them straight, no more hemming and hawing. Maura: Youre right. We need to tell them what we really think and be done with it. Victo...
Visiting an Archaeological Site Lillian: Look at this! I?m going to take this home as a souvenir. Bruce: You can?t do that. That might be an artifact of some kind. It belongs to this archaeological site. Lillian: It?s just a rock. No one will miss it...
Using a Pawnshop Jamaica: I need to raise some cash right away. I?m thinking of hocking a few things. You?ve used the pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a short-term loan to tide me over...
