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weather

It’s raining cats and dogs today.
Hear the storyline. Justine knew that there would be a shower today, but she didn’t realize it would rain so heavily….
Stephen: Wow, you look like a drowned rat!  Didn’t you know there’s a thunderstorm today?
Justine: I knew there would be a shower, but I didn’t realize it would rain cats and dogs today.
Stephen: Well, you’d better take a hot shower right now, or you’ll catch a cold.
Justine: I know.  I don’t want to get sick, especially during finals week.
Oh, the heat is unbearable!
Hear the storyline. It’s a very hot day.  The heat is so unbearable.  To make it worse, the air-conditioner is broken….
Chris: Oh, the heat is unbearable!  Didn’t you turn on the air-conditioner?
Paul: The heat has blown our air-conditioner on the roof!
Chris: What the…!  So, what are we going to do?
Paul: We’ve got to have it fixed as soon as possible.  I’ve called someone and they’re on the way.
Chris: Thank God!
Paul: Here you go.  You can use the electric fan here.  At least you can catch a breeze.
The water just goes off without a warning.
Hear the storyline. A cold front has just set in.  To make it worse, the water has just gone off without a warning….
Nancy: What’s going on?  When you turn on the faucet, it’s just drip, drip, drip.
Sandra: Well, it’s the second day in a row.  I guess the pipes are frozen again.
Nancy: Really?
Sandra: Yeah.  Yesterday the water even went off without a warning.  I couldn’t take a shower, nor could I wash the dishes.
Nancy: Well, I’m wondering why the maanger isn’t on top of this!

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House

Don’t you have air-conditioning in your apartment?
Hear the storyline. Alice’s apartment is very hot in summer because her apartment does not have air-conditioning.  Do you know how she deals with the heat?
Tracey: Don’t you have air-conditioning in your apartment?  It’s sweltering here!
Alice: Well, there’s air-conditioning.  Did you see that window air-conditioner there?  The problem is that the window unit is not powerful enough.
Tracey: I guess not, huh.
Alice: Well, I’m going to move out anyway.  The new apartment has central air-conditioning.
Tracey: You should’ve moved out long, long ago.
Alice: Well, I had to wait until the lease expired.  So….
Tracey: So how can you stand the heat?
Alice: Well, I open the windows and…and I’ve got an electric fan here.  It helps a little.
My kitchen sink is clogged up again.
Hear the storyline. The kitchen sink and the bathtub in Victoria’s apartment are clogged.  She calls Margaret, the apartment manager for help, but Margaret doesn’t seem to care….
Victoria: Hello, is Margaret there?
Margaret: This is she.
Victoria: Hello, Margaret, this is the tenant of Apartment 10.  I guess my kitchen sink is clogged up again, and so is the bathtub.
Margaret: Alright, I’ll send someone over tomorrow.
Victoria: Uhm, I’d really appreciate it if you would send someone to fix it today.  It’s really a bother!  I can’t cook, or take a shower.
Margaret: Fine, I’ll be up in a few minutes.
Victoria: Thanks.  I appreciate it.
What’s wrong with the drain?
Storyline: Soon after Marie moves into a new apartment, she finds out that the drain is clogged.  Her friend Curtis is trying to figure out what has gone wrong.
Curtis: So, what’s wrong with the drain?
Marie: It’s clogged and the water won’t go down.
Curtis: Let me take a look. You know why?  It’s clogged with hair.  No wonder the water won’t go down.
Marie: Well, I guess the people who lived here before didn’t clean the bathtub.
Curtis: You’re darn right!
Marie: But what should I do now?
Curtis: Don’t worry.  I’ve got some acid here.  It’ll help dissolve the hair down there.
Marie: Erh!  It stinks!  Peehew!
Curtis: Now you know you’ll have to clean your bathtub every time after you use it.
My water faucet is dripping badly.
Heather’s apartment must be very old.  Soon after she moves in, she finds that the water faucet is dripping badly all the time.
Heather: Gosh!  The water faucet is dripping badly again!
Darlean: You’re going to have a humongous bill!
Heather: I know.  I’ve got to get it fixed as soon as possible.
Darlean: Don’t you want to get it fixed now?
Heather: I wish I could, but I’ve got to go now.  I have an appointment in twenty minutes.
Darlean: Well, if you need anything, just let me know.
Heather: Oh, by the way, can you give me a ride?  My car is still in the shop.
Darlean: You sure are having bad luck these days.
I wonder why there is no one on top of this.
Storyline: Last time, the water faucet in Henry’s apartment was dripping badly.  This time the water faucet stops dripping.  Thing are just getting even worse this time.
Grace: Why is there no water coming out when you turn on the faucet?
Henry: Not even a single drop?
Grace: Well, it’s just drip, drip, drip.  But that’s still not water.
Henry: I don’t know.  Since last night water pressure has dropped to little more than a drip.
Grace: Did you call the apartment manager yet?
Henry: Yeah.  I called her this morning and she said she’d send someone over.
Grace: But how long ago was it?
Henry: That was three hours ago!!!
Grace: That’s outrageous!  I just don’t understand why they’re not on top of this!
He moved out last weekend.
Because the apartment where he lived was noisy, Patrick decided to move out….
Marci: Has Patrick moved out yet?
Karen: Yes.  He moved out last weekend.  He’s now living in a very nice quiet neighborhood.
Marci: I wonder if he’s paying more for rent now.
Karen: I don’t have the faintest idea.  Even so, it’s still worth it, isn’t it?
Marci: You’re right!  I think he’s probably very glad to leave that noisy apartment.
Karen: Yes, he is. I know that for sure.
Do you have an apartment available?
Blanca makes a phone call to an apartment complex inquiring about the rent….
Blanca: Hello.  I’m calling about the apartment you advertised.
Manager: Yes.  What kind of apartment are you interested in?
Blanca: I’m interested in a one-bedroom.  Do you have any   available?
Manager: Yes.  I have one.  When do you need it?
Blanca: Sometime around next week.  What can you tell me about this apartment?
Manager: Well, it’s a one-bedroom apartment.  The monthly rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit.  You pay electricity only.  Gas and water is included.  Both the heat and stove are gas.  You’ll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge.  And…that’s probably it.
Blanca: Sounds good.  May I come over tomorrow to take a look?
Manager: Sure.  What time would you like to come?
Blanca: How about 10 AM?
Manager: Good.  May I have your name, please?
Blanca: My name is Blanca.
Manager: Blanca.  I’ll see you tomorrow.
Even goose bumps have goose bumps.
When Liz comes into Ted’s office, she feels cold, because Ted has set the thermostat at 65 degrees….
Liz: Geez!  Your room is like an ice-box!
Terri: No, it’s not!  It’s just comfortable.
Liz: Yeah, if you’re a penguin.  Just look at me!  Even my goose bumps have goose bumps!
Terri: Get outta here!  I think you’re exaggerating!
Liz: No, I’m not?  Where’s the thermostat?
Terri: By the door, on the wall.
Liz: No wonder I’m cold!  This thing is set at 65?!
Terri: Like I said — perfect!
Liz: If you live in Alaska.  By the way, where’s the shovel?
Terri: Why do you need a shovel?
Liz: So I can dig us out when it starts snowing in here.
Can I open the window and get some ventilation?
John and Martha share an office.  Martha likes to keep all of the windows close because she is afraid of cold, but John can’t stand that…..
John: It’s like an oven in here!  You must be roasting!
Martha: Actually, I’m just comfortable.
John: You’ve got to be kidding me.  It has to be over 95 degrees in here!
Martha: What can I say?  I’m a cold-blooded person.  The warmer, the better, as far as I’m concerned.
John: Well, can we at least open a window and get some ventilation in here?
Martha: Knock yourself out.
John: Thanks, I will.

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Money

Can you break a twenty-dollar bill?
Hear the storyline. Jackie has a 20-dollar bill and wants to break it so that she may have some smaller bills and change for the laundry.
Cashier: How can I help you, Miss?
Jackie: Could you break a 20 for me?
Cashier: Sure.  How do you want it?
Jackie: Could I have two 5’s and the rest in ones?
Cashier: Well, I have some 5’s, but I don’t have enough 1’s.  Are quarters fine with you?
Jackie: Oh, that’s even better!  In that case, I won’t have to worry about the small change for the laundry.
Cashier: Here you go!
Jackie: Thanks a million!
Do you have change for a dollar?
Hear the storyline. Michaela wants to take the bus, but she finds herself short of small change, so she asks her friend Brian if he has some.
Michaela: Do you have change for a dollar?
Brian: Yes, you’re in luck.  I do have some.  What do you need it for?
Michaela: I need some change for the bus.
Brian: How do you want it?
Michaela: I need a couple of quarters and five dimes.
I have some coins I need to change.
Hear the storyline. Tess has too many coins and wants to have a twenty-dollar bill instead.  So she goes to the bank.
Teller: May I help you, Miss?
Tess: Yes.  I have some coins that I need to change.
Teller: That’s great!  I can use some change.  I’m almost out.
Tess: You must be very busy today, I guess.
Teller: We’re always busy, but today it’s crazy.  Now, how do you want it?
I have some coins I need to change.
Hear the storyline. Syd doesn’t have any change for the parking meter, so she goes to a store nearby.  However, the cashier refuses to give her change….
Syd: Excuse me?
Cashier: Yes, can I help you?
Syd: Yes.  I need to get some change for the parking meter.  May I have change for a five dollar bill?  I just need five dollars in quarters.
Cashier: I’m sorry, but we’re not allowed to give change.
Syd: Oh.  That’s too bad!  Is there a change machine somewhere around here?
Cashier: There is one in the shopping mall across the street.
Syd: Well, that’s too far.  I may have a ticket when I come back.  What the heck….I’ll buy a candy bar.
I just lost another 50 cents.
Hear the storyline. Stella puts some quarters in the soda vending machine, but the machine is out of order…..
Stella: Oh, that’s great!  I just lost another 50 cents in this stupid vending machine.
Bobby: I’m not surprised.  It’s always out of order.
Stella: Yeah.  It eats my money relentlessly.
Bobby: OK.  Let me try.  You know what?  Whenever things like this don’t work, hit it.  And it’ll work.
Stella: You mean, SOMETIMES!
Bobby: (Hitting the vending machine hard.) Bang! Bang! Bang!   Hmmm…it usually works.
Stella: Let’s put a sign on it so that the same thing doesn’t happen to others.
I’m out of quarters.
Hear the storyline. Bonnie puts some quarters into the washing machine only to find out that the washing machine is out of order.  Of course, she’s very upset.
Bonnie: Oh, that’s great!  The washing machine is out of order again.
Jason: You can try another one.  That one works.
Bonnie: But I’m out of quarters.
Jason: Did you press the coin release lever?
Bonnie: Yeah, but nothing happened.  I’ve got to complain because this has happened so many times.
I thought you were well-off.
Hear the storyline. Jerry is broke.  He wants to borrow some money from his friend Cathy, only to find out that Cathy is broke, too.
Jerry: Can you loan me some money?
Cathy: I’m sorry.  I’ve already gone through my paycheck for the week.
Jerry: You’ve gone through all you money so quickly?  I thought you were well-off.
Cathy: Not me!  You know money always burns a hole in my pocket.
I’m kind of broke.
Hear the storyline. Terri asks Fred whether he wants to eat out or not.  Fred hesitates a little bit.  He tells Terri that he’s kind of broke.
Terri: Hey, let’s eat out tonight.
Fred: What’s the occasion?  You won the lottery?
Terri: No, just wanna relax a little bit.  You don’t have to win the lottery to relax, do you?
Fred: Well, I’m kind of broke.
Terri: Really?  It’s very nice of you.
Fred: Don’t be silly.  I’ll take you anywhere you want to go.
Terri: Wonderful!  You know what?  I wish you wanted to relax everyday.
Fred: Dream on!

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Traffic(2)

I thought I could make a right turn on red here.
Hear the storyline. Joe didn’t see the sign that read “No Turn on Red” and was pulled over by a police officer.
Officer: Excuse me, sir, didn’t you see the red light?
Joe: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red here.
Officer: No, sir.  The sign says “No Turn on Red.”
Joe: Oh, I guess I didn’t see it.
Officer: I’m sorry, sir, but may I see your driver’s license and insurance policy, please?  I have to give you a ticket.
Joe: Here they are.
Officer: Sign here, please.  You can appeal to the court within 14 days.  This slip has all the information you need.  Please drive safely, sir.
Joe: Thank you, Ma’am.
If you could prove you are not at fault.
Hear the storyline. Raymond was given a ticket because he parked illegally and, what’s worse, he even argued with the police officer.
Officer: Excuse me, sir, you can’t park here.
Raymond: I’m just waiting for my friends.  It won’t be long.
Officer: Sir, the curb here is not for parking.
Raymond: But I didn’t see the sign, Ma’am.
Officer: There’s a sign at the corner of the street.  When you turned in here, you should’ve seen it.
Raymond: I didn’t see it.
Officer: I’m sorry, sir.  I have to give you a ticket.  You can appeal to the court within 14 days.  You will avoid paying the fine if you can prove that you are not at fault.
Do you have the problem with road rage?
Hear the storyline. John is impatient with the woman driving ahead of him because she is driving slowly….
John: The woman ahead of us is driving so slowly!
Kate: People like that just drive me nuts.
Shirley: Wait a minute.  Do you have a problem with road rage?
John: What about it?
Shirley: Didn’t you hear about the car accident right on this highway last week?  A mother and a daughter overtook a car ahead of them, ran into an oncoming van, and got killed right away.
Kate: I did hear about that.  That’s a scary story.
Shirley: So when you drive, don’t drive like crazy.  Drive with patience.
Traffic was brought to a standstill.
Hear the storyline. James was late because he was held up by heavy traffic….
Roselind: What took you so long?
James: There was an accident on the freeway, and traffic was bumper to bumper.
Roselind: Oh, yeah, I just learned from the news on the radio that there was a serious accident involving a truck.
James: That’s right.  Traffic was brought to a standstill.
Roselind: Anyway, thank Heaven that you arrived safe and sound.  But, we’d better get going.  We’re running a little bit late.
Traffic was bumper to bumper.
Hear the storyline. John is going to have a dinner party with his friends on Christmas Eve.  His colleague advises him to leave earlier because traffic will be very bad….
Rachel: I heard you’re going to LA tonight.
John: Yes.  I’m having a dinner party with my friends there.
Rachel: Well, you may not know this, but because it’s Christmas tomorrow, everybody gets off work early today so that they can go back home early.  Starting at 3, traffic usually becomes bumper to bumper.
John: Oh, I didn’t know that.  Well, I’ll leave earlier today then.  Say 2 PM.
Rachel: That would be my advice.  If you don’t have any important things to deal with, leave as early as possible.
The traffic was crawling.
Hear the storyline. James is on his way to his friend’s house, but unfortunately there’s an accident on the freeway and the traffic is moving verly slowly….
Roselind: Oh, my goodness, the traffic is crawling.
James: I think there’s an accident ahead.
Roselind: We’re now running late.
James: I know.  Why don’t we take a different route?
Roselind: Let me take a look at the map.  Yes, there’s an exit three quarters of a mile ahead.  We’ll exit Market Street, head west, and then get on the Pennsylvania Freeway.
James: OK, let’s do that even though we may have to take a longer way.

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Traffic

My car broke down.
Hear the storyline. Kevin didn’t show up for class because his car broke down….
Burt: Why didn’t you show up for class this morning?
Kevin: I don’t even want to talk about it.  My car broke down.
Burt: What happened?
Kevin: The engine seems to be busted.  It’s driving me crazy!
Burt: Wow.  Have you thought about getting a new car?
Kevin: Yeah, I’ve thought about that, but I can’t afford a new car.  I’m broke.
Burt: Maybe you can lease a car.  It doesn’t cost much.  I know Toyota is running a promotion.
Kevin: Really?  How much is it?
Burt: Zero down and $219 per month.
Kevin: That’s a good deal.  I might wanna consider it.
The battery is dead.
Hear the storyline. Mary couldn’t get her car started because the battery was dead again.
Mary: My car wouldn’t start this morning.
Kevin: I used to have a problem like that.  Did you check the battery?
Mary: Yeah.  It was dead again.  I had to find someone to jump it for me.  It’s driving me crazy.
Kevin: Well, maybe you should buy a new battery.
Mary: But I just bought this one three months ago.  It’s still new!
Kevin: Maybe they were dishonest and gave you an old one.
Mary: Well, I don’t know.  Whatever it is, I’m going to return it.  It’s ridiculous!
My car turned out to be a piece of junk.
Hear the storyline. Andy bought a car for $5000 only to find out that he couldn’t drive it….
Carson: Hi, Andy, I heard you just bought a car.
Andy: Yeah.  Unfortunately, it turned out to be a piece of junk
Carson: What do you mean?
Andy: I bought the car for five thousand dollars, but it just doesn’t run.
Carson: Then why did you buy it?
Andy: It worked perfectly when I bought it.
Carson: Hm, I think you were ripped off.
She wasn’t hurt badly, but she was shaken up.
Hear the storyline. Kent was invited to dinner at Robert’s house, but that night Kent’s girlfriend had an accident.  Fortunately, she wasn’t badly hurt.  However, she was shaken up.
Cathy: You didn’t show up for dinner last night.  Robert was a little upset.
Kent: I know.  I’m awfully sorry.
Cathy: Why didn’t you let him know you weren’t coming?
Kent: I couldn’t help it.  My girlfriend had an accident and was taken to the hospital.
Cathy: Oh, that’s terrible.  Is she OK?
Kent: She wasn’t hurt badly, but she was shaken up.
You ran through the stop sign.
Hear the storyline. Joe ran through the stop sign and was caught by the police officer….
Joe: Sir, did I do anything wrong?
Officer: Yes, sir.  You ran through the stop sign.  May I see your driver license, please?
Joe: Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t see the stop sign at the corner.  I didn’t mean it.
Officer: That doesn’t justify your violation.  May I see your license, please?
Joe: Oh, sorry sir, I don’t have it on me.  Honestly, I forgot it back at the house.  But I have the insurance policy with me.  Here it is.
Officer: Please wait here, sir.  I’ll come back in a moment.

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Memory

I can’t think of it off hand!
Hear the storyline. Bernard is trying to get a hold of Herbert, but he forgets his phone number, so he asks Beatrice….
Bernard: Do you know what Herbert’s phone number is?
Beatrice: Oh, Herbert’s phone number?  I don’t have my address book on me….hmmm…I can’t think of it right off hand.
Bernard: That’s too BAD!  I’ve got to find him.  It’s urgent!  If I can’t find him today, I’ll be dead!
Beatrice: Well, why don’t you call Michelle?  She has his phone number.
Bernard: I’ve tried, but no one ANSWERED!
Beatrice: Oh, you are so dead!
I’ve got to brush up on it.
Hear the storyline. Butch recently moved to California and has to take a written driving test in order to get a California driver’s license.  Although he has been driving for years, he still needs to brush up on the rules  in case he has forgotten most of them.
Gerri: I heard you’re going to take the written test to get your driver’s license?
Butch: Yeah.
Gerri: You’ve been driving for years.  There shouldn’t be any problems.
Butch: But I still need to brush up on traffic rules a little bit.
Gerri: You’ll be fine.  Just use your common sense.
Butch: Yeah, but sometimes I sense things wrong.
It slipped my mind.
Hear the storyline. Erica is planning the menu for the dinner party next week.  All of a sudden, she remembers that she has forgotten to invite Linda….
Erica: I’ve sent out the invitations for the dinner party.
Manuel: That’s good.  Now what should we do?
Erica: We’ve got to plan the menu.
Manuel: Oh, that’s right.  Do you have anything in mind?
Erica: I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at Pompa last time.  Remember I asked the chef for the recipe?
Manuel: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken?
Erica: Linda?  Oh, my Gosh!  I forgot to invite her!  She’ll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind.
Manuel: Well, it’s not too late yet.  I’ll make a phone call.  Don’t worry.
Erica: Thanks!  I think I’m getting old!
Manuel: Looks like you ARE!
I was locked out of my apartment last night.
Hear the storyline. Last time Michael was locked out of his car.  This time he is locked out of his apartment.  Do you know how he gets back in?
Michael: I was locked out of my apartment last night.
Joan: How did THAT happen?  Did you lose your keys?
Michael: No.  I left the keys in the apartment.
Joan: Then how did you get in?
Michael: I climbed in from the window.
Joan: You what?  Oh, my!  You’re brave.
Michael: Thank you.  In fact, I didn’t realize I was such a good climber.
I can’t think of it off the top of my head.
Hear the storyline. Marshall is complaining to Pam.  He tells Pam that he is trying to get a hold of Jason, but he forgot his home phone number.  So he called his office, but his secretary would not give him Jason’s phone number– because it is against the company’s policy to release someone’s personal information on the phone to a stranger.
Marshall: Do you know what Jason’s home phone number is?
Pam: I can’t think of it off the top of my head.  You might want to look it up in the phone book.
Marshall: I’ve checked it already, but it seems that his phone number is UNLISTED.
Pam: Maybe it’s under his roommate’s name.
Marshall: Well, I guess so.
Pam: Maybe you can call his office and ask his secretary.
Marshall: I’ve already tried.  She won’t tell me.  She says it’s private.
Pam: Oh, that’s right.  They usually don’t release private information over the phone.

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Shopping

Do you have these shoes in size seven?
Hear the storyline. Karen walks into a shoe store.  She wants to buy a pair of new shoes for herself….
Clerk: May I help you?
Karen: Yes. Do you have these shoes in size seven?
Clerk: I’m not sure.  If you can’t find them on the rack, they may be out of stock.  But let me look in the stockroom.
Karen: Thanks. I’d like to try on a pair if you have them.
Clerk: I’ll be right back.
That’s a rip-off!
Hear the storyline. Dennis bought a used TV for 200 dollars.  He didn’t realize he had been ripped off….
Erwin: How much did you pay for it?
Dennis: 200 bucks.
Erwin: 200 bucks for a piece of junk like that?  That’s a rip-off!
Dennis: What do you mean?
Erwin: It’s not worth it.
Dennis: Oh.  I guess I really did get ripped off.
Are you being helped?
Hear the storyline. Karen walks into a boutique.  She wants to buy a scarf….
Sales Assoc: Hi, are you being helped?
Karen: No, I’m not.  I’m interested in some scarves.
Sales Assoc: All our scarves are in this section.  What do you think of this one here?  It’s made of silk.
Karen: Hm, it looks nice, but I’d like to have something warm for the winter.
Sales Assoc: Maybe you would like a heavy wool scarf.  How about this one?
Karen: I think that’s what I want.  How much is it?
Sales Assoc: It’s…seventy-five dollars plus tax.
Karen: It’s a little expensive.  Do you think it’s possible to get a discount?
Sales Assoc: Hm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That’s the best I can offer.
Karen: That’s good.  Could you wrap it up for me?
Sales Assoc: Sure.  Is there anything else I can get for you?
Karen: No, that should be it.  Thank you.
I am just browsing.
Hear the storyline. Karen walks into a furniture store.  This time she only wants to browse….
Greg: Hi, can I help you?
Karen: No, thanks. I’m just looking.
Greg: All right.  If you need any help, just let me know.  My name is Greg.
Karen: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything. (A king-size mattress attracts Karen.)  Hm, this mattress is very firm.  Jack will probably like it.
Greg: Did you find something you like?
Karen: Yes, this mattress is very good.  It’s pretty firm.  The mattress I’m now sleeping on is saggy.
Greg: You’re right.  This is a very good brand.  It doesn’t sag easily.  And we offer a life-time warranty, so you don’t have to worry about its quality.
Karen: Does it come with a frame?
Greg: Unfortunately, it doesn’t.  However, we could offer a ten percent discount on that.  And also, if you’re really interested, we have a very good financing plan here.  There’s no payment, no interest until next June.
Karen: That’s an attractive plan.  I’ll think about it.
Greg: Well, you’ve got to hurry.  This mattress sells pretty well and this promotion ends tomorrow.
Keep the receipt in the safe place.
Hear the storyline. John is very happy to buy a small CD player at a pretty good price.  When he checks out at the register, he asks the cashier about the return policy….
Cahsier: Is there anything else you would like to buy?
John: No, thank you.  I guess that’s it.  By the way, in case there’s a flaw in this CD player, can I return it?
Cahsier: Yes.  But you must return it within 30 days.
John: Is there a charge for that?  I know other stores have a restocking fee.
Cahsier: There will be no charge at all.  However, you must show us the receipt.  (The cashier is handing the receipt over to John for him to sign.)  Could you sign it here, please?
John: Thank you.
Cahsier: All right.  Keep your receipt.  If something comes up, you can show it to us and we’ll give you a refund.
John: Thanks.  I’ll put it in a safe place.
Do you want to come to the mall with me?
Hear the storyline. Spencer likes to browse through the music store and he asks Doris whether she wants to go to the mall with him…
Spencer: Doris, do you want to come to the mall with me?
Doris: I’d love to, but I’m broke.
Spencer: So am I, but I like browsing through the music store there.
Doris: Are you sure you only want to browse?
Spencer: Yeah.  I like to listen to new albums there.  I don’t have money to buy them, but I can go there and listen.  You know you don’t have to pay for listening.
Doris: You’re such a dog.
We can still do window shopping, can’t we?
Hear the storyline. Chris asks Doris whether she wants to go to the mall with her for the sale over there….
Chris: Doris, Highland Mall is having a big sale this weekend.  You wanna go?
Doris: Don’t feel like it.  I’m broke.
Chris: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can’t we?
Doris: Just look around?  Nah, that’s boring.
Chris: I’ll go myself then.
Do you want to have every color in the rainbow?
Hear the storyline. Connie is very interested in a red blouse in the catalog she just received. She tells John that she wants to get one….
Connie: Look at this catalog, John.  I think I want to get this red blouse.
John: Don’t you have one like this in blue?
Connie: Yeah, but I don’t have a red one.
John: Do you need every color in the rainbow?
Connie: (Looking at her husband dumbly.) Yes!
John: (The husband shakes his head.) Tsk…tsk…women!

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Traveling (2)

East or west, home is the best.
Hear the storyline. Jackie has been traveling a lot recently and is becoming a little tired of hotels and hotel food.
Frank: I heard you took a trip to Mexico.
Jackie: Yes, I did.
Frank: How did you like it?
Jackie: Oh, I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food.
Frank: I can imagine.  East or west, home is the best.
I’m low on gas.
Hear the storyline. Larry is driving his car on his way to Los Angeles.  He doesn’t realize that he is running out of gas until his girlfriend Louise reminds him….
Louise: Did you forget to check the gas?
Larry: Oh, I’m low on gas.  I’ve got to refill the tank.
Louise: Well, there’s a gas station across the street and it’s not too expensive.  About $1.19 per gallon for the mid-grade.
Larry: Let’s try that.  (Larry parks the car by the gas pump.)  Oh, that’s great!  The pump is out of order.
Louise: Looks like we’ve been followed by bad luck all day long.
Larry: Oh, come on.  Let’s try another pump.  No big deal!
We’re only staying overnight.
Hear the storyline. On their way to San Francisco, Roy decides to stop in a small town and stay there overnight….
Clerk: Good evening, sir.  May I help you?
Roy: Yes.  What kind of rooms do you have?
Clerk: How large is your party?
Roy: Three.  Two adults and one child.
Clerk: Let’s see. We have a room with two double beds.  How many nights?
Roy: Just one.  We’re only staying overnight.

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Traveling

Can you keep an eye on my bag?
Hear the storyline. Tom is waiting in the lobby to get on the train.  But suddenly nature is calling, and he has to ask his friend who is sitting right next to him for help….
Tom: Can you do me a favor?
Jamie: Sure.  What is it?
Tom: Can you keep an eye on my bag, please? Nature’s calling.
Jamie: Sure.  Will you be long?
Tom: No.  I just want to use the bathroom.
Jamie: Go ahead.  It’ll be safe with me.
You should’ve kept an eye on it.
Hear the storyline. Tom fell asleep when he was waiting in the lounge for his plane to arrive.  When he woke up, he found his backpack no longer there.  He was very anxious and asked Mary about it….
Tom: Where is my backpack?
Mary: I don’t know.  Where did you leave it?
Tom: I just put it on the chair a while ago, but now it’s gone.
Mary: Are you sure?
Tom: Of course, I’m sure!  I bet someone stole it.
Mary: Well, you should’ve kept an eye on it.
Can you save my place, please?
Hear the storyline. Jill is waiting in line to buy some tickets for a concert coming up in a few days, but suddenly….
Jill: Excuse me, can you do me a favor?
Stranger: Sure.  What can I do for you?
Jill: Can you save my place for me, please?  Nature’s calling.
Stranger: Sure.  But hurry.  The line is moving fast.
Jill: Thanks.  It won’t be long.  I’ll be right back.
Is this seat taken?
Hear the storyline. When Gerald and Denise get to the lobby of the train station, they are tired.  Fortunately, they spot two empty seats in the lobby….
Gerald: Excuse me.  Is this seat taken?
Manager: (Put off the headphones.)  I’m sorry.  What did you just say?
Gerald: Oh.  Will someone be using this seat?
Manager: No.  You can take it.
Gerald: Would you mind moving over one seat so my wife and I can sit together?
Manager: No, not at all.
I really miss the comforts of home.
Hear the storyline. Harry just came back from a vacation in Africa.  He told his friend how badly he had missed the comforts of home.
Gabby: Hi, Harry, it’s great to see you again.  I heard you’ve traveled a lot recently.
Harry: Yeah.  In the past three months I traveled to many countries in Africa.
Gabby: Well, I really envy you!  Did you pet a hyena?  (Harry is dumbfounded.)  I’m just kidding.
Harry: Well, I didn’t pet a hyena, but I was once chased by a rhino, and it was fun!
Gabby: Are you serious?
Harry: No.  I’m just kidding.
Gabby: You really scared the heck out of me.
Harry: (Laughing….)  Well, I really missed the comforts of home.  Now I just want to take a break.  A long break!

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