English Lessons
“Can you believe these kids just making out on the street?”
You're outside on the street with a friend and you see a teenage couple kissing. You don't think it's proper for them to do that in front of strangers, so you say this to your friend.
“You need to have a nice, firm grip.”
You're giving a friend advice on how to act in business situations in the U.S. You discuss the correct way to give a handshake. You give this piece of advice.
“I think that the ship symbolizes your feelings about your professional life.”
Your friend told you about a recurring dream he has in which he's on a ship that's sinking. He asked you what you think it means. This is how you explain your theory.
“Her contractions are 12 minutes apart.”
Your wife is having a baby now. You've taken her to the hospital, and you're telling the nurse at the front desk about your wife's situation.
“OK, Sorry to bother you.”
You went by your coworker's office to talk with him about a problem you're having, but he said he was too busy to talk to you. You're a little annoyed, but you say this to respond politely because you're at work.
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