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Lesson 4: Honesty is the best policy!

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:12:49 +0000

A: How are things going with you and your roommate?
B: Not very well. We’re supposed to share the groceries, but I end up feeding him three meals a day. My grocery bill is huge, you know. I really can’t afford it any longer.
A: I know how you feel. I used to have a roommate like that. He never offered to reimburse me for anything.
B: I’m really fed up with his freeloading, but I just don’t know how to tell him that he should come up with half the grocery bill, because sometimes he treats me to a meal in a restaurant.
A: Well, honesty is the best policy. Maybe you just want to have a heart-to-heart, friend-to-friend talk with him. If he refuses to mend his ways, then ask him to move out. You can’t let him wear out his welcome.

Lesson 3: Why don’t you have a heart-to-heart talk with her?

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:11:53 +0000

A: So, how is your new roommate?
B: She really turns me off.
A: What happened?
B: She’s always making loud noises at midnight and when I remind her, she always makes rude remarks.
A: Why don’t you have a heart to heart chat with her?
B: I tried, but it didn’t work.
A: But how many times did you try?
B: At least three times. I guess I’m going to complain to the manager. I hope she can be evicted.

Lesson 2: It’s hard to keep up contact!

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:10:39 +0000

A: I just received a letter from one of my old high school buddies.
B: That’s nice!
A: Well, actually I haven’t heard from him in ages.
B: To be A with you, I’ve been out of touch with most of my old friends. Only one or two still keep me posted about what they are doing.
A: I know. It’s really hard to maintain contact when people move around so much.
B: That’s right. People just drift apart! But you’re lucky to be back in touch with your buddy again.

Lesson 1: Don’t forget to drop me a line!

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:09:50 +0000

A: I heard you’re moving to New York.
B: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York.
A: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you.
B: Me, too. Let’s keep in touch.
A: Yeah. Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.
B: Trust me. I won’t. I’ll keep you posted.
A: You have my address?
B: Well, I have your e-mail address.
A: All right! I look forward to hearing from you soon. Good luck!