Manager: So, why should the bank lend you this money? Tim: Well, I’ve been saving here for almost five years. Manager: But haven’t you been unemployed recently? Tim: Yes but I’ve been living on my savings, not using an overdraft. I’m a reliable customer and I think my new business is an excellent investment. A […]
Paul: So here’s your gin and tonic. Cheers! Alice: Cheers! Here’s to holidays. I’ve got a few days off next week. I can’t wait for a break from work. Paul: That’ll be nice. I wish I was as enthusiastic about half-term! Alice: Have you got any plans? Paul: Well, I’ve got a few activities planned […]
Tim: Are you Henry, the owner? Henry: Yes. You must be Tim. Janet’s told me all about you. Tim: Oh good things, I hope. Henry: Well, the key words were ‘honest’, ‘hard-working’ and ‘down on his luck’. Tim: I couldn’t have put it better myself. Henry: Well you can’t help having a bit of bad […]
Alice: Oh good evening Dr Laver. Paul: Alice, how are you? Alice: Exhausted. Just finished another long shift. Paul: Yes it’s been busy here lately. Alice: I haven’t seen you for ages. You’re not avoiding me are you? Paul: Oh Alice. I’ve got such a lot on just now – juggling work and the children […]
Tim: What’s all that banging about? Khalid: Oh I didn’t realise you were in. I thought I had the flat to myself. Do you like the new shelves? Tim: You can’t just decide to start hammering things into walls. You need to get permission first. Have you checked with the landlord? Khalid: Of course I […]
John: Well, an invite to the flat. I never thought you’d ask. I’ll put the kettle on for you, me and Alice. Helen: Oh perfect. Just what I need. Now I know you’re desperate to tell me about the professor. John: Only if you’re sure. Helen: Come on. John: Well, basically she said if I […]
Alice: Oh Co-Co. I can’t believe there really was something wrong with you all along. Your poor paw! Now how did that happen? Mm, were you fighting with that naughty tomcat in the park or did you step on some broken glass like the vet said? It must have been so sore yet I didn’t […]
John: Hi Helen! I haven’t seen you in the library for ages. What are you doing here? Helen: I’ve got a ton of work from Professor Lewis and I need to make a start on it. I’m surprised to see you working here so late. John: Oh I’m a changed man! Not that you’d have […]
Janet: Sorry? Tim : I said ‘I’ve always seen myself as a bit of a self-made man’. Janet: So a guy who’s not afraid of hard work. Tim: Exactly! It’s just that there hasn’t been much hard work around lately. Janet: Well, what if I told you you’re wrong? Tim: I’d love to be wrong […]
Tim: Thanks for inviting me out for coffee. It’s good to get out of the flat for a bit. Janet: I hope you’re keeping yourself busy. Tim: Well, I’m trying to but sometimes it’s a bit difficult to get motivated. Janet: I know it is Tim but it’s important to keep your spirits up. And […]