Situation: Ted is having hunch with his close friend Helen.
Ted : So how are things going ? Is your boss still giving you a hard time?
Helen : Did you have to 16 while were eating ? Ive had a terrible morning.
Ted : Sorry. I didnt mean to upset you.
Helen : Forgive me. Its just that I can never seem to do anything right 17
Ted : Do you want to talk about it ? Sometimes its better to get it 18
Helen : T guess youre right. Well, Brenda, my boss, always seems to be checking up
On me to see if I come to work late or leave early. Shes always asking other
People about me. Im really, 19
Ted : Why dont you 20 looking for another job. If its really as bad as you say,
you should leave.
Helen : 21 , Ted. Dont forget I have rent to pay and food to buy. I have no
Savings so I cant afford to be 22
Ted : Why not try talking to Brenda. Be calm and, 23 , be nice As they say,
you always get more with honey than with vinegar.
Helen : Youre right. Ill Just have to have a more positive attitude 24
Ted : 25 Things are improving already!