Conversation #1

Woman: Oh no! Did you get the latest company email?

Man: No, I didn’t. What does it say?

Woman: The boss wrote the following: due to the recent health crisis, I am afraid that the company holiday party is canceled.

Man: I am not surprised that he did that. The writing was on the wall.

Woman: Do you think they will close the offices?

Man: It is doubtful that would happen, but you never know.

Conversation #2

Man: Hey, before I forget. I’m afraid that I can’t play next week.

Woman: That’s too bad. What happened? You never miss our games.

Man: Yeah, this will be a first for me, but I have to work late next week.

Woman: Well, I hope that you can come back in two weeks. We would hate to miss you two weeks in a row.

Man: I should be back. I’m sorry that I won’t be able to make it.

Woman: No worries. See you in two weeks.

Conversation #3

Woman: Hey, did you hear about Jill? She quit this morning.

Man: Yeah, I hear she got a new job.

Woman: Yeah, she gets to work from home, and she will get paid a lot more.

Man: I’m so jealous that she gets to work from home.

Woman: Me, too. And I’m sad that she won’t be around the office anymore.

Man: Yes, it won’t be the same without her.

Conversation #4

Woman: I was talking to Susan, today, and she said that her daughter got into college.

Man: Oh, that’s great. She must be very excited.

Woman: Yes, she’s thrilled that she got into a good college, but she’s a bit worried too.

Man: What is she so worried about?

Woman: Typical mom stuff. She’s worried she’ll be alright living alone.

Man: Her daughter will be fine! It’s all a part of growing up.

Woman: Yeah, I think she knows that. I think that she’s also sad that her daughter will be far from home.

Man: Yeah, that’s tough for any parent.