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This is very intimate.
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This is very intimate, yes, because it's a date.
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I can feel it.
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The tension?
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Mm-hmm.
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The sexual chemistry?
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It's there.
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Or maybe it's just the smell of chicken that's throwing you off.
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Are you a romantic person?
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I consider myself to be very romantic.
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In what way?
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I like to surprise my date.
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Mm.
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Hmm.
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And this gets me every time.
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I just think it's so unnecessary that there's three nozzles.
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It's creepy, isn't it?
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It really is.
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It's creepy.
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What do you think is the best compliment that you can give someone?
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That I like them.
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That's pretty good.
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I don't like anyone, so I like you.
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Oh, thanks.
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Wow.
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I like you so much that I flew into London to see you.
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I think you're becoming obsessed with me.
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I am a little bit.
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And I think you need to relax.
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But this is my only chance, so...
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I know, you're never going to see me ever again.
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I'm like, gone with the wind.
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It'll be hard to catch you next time.
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No, I appreciate that.
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Thank you for flying in to see me.
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Most people do.
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So how often are you getting a love hangover?
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Every weekend?
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Or is it...
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Every other weekend.
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Every other weekend.
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Okay, cool.
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Hangovers are the worst.
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I don't enjoy hangovers.
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No.
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But you still do it again.
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Yeah.
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Knowing that the hangover is going to be there.
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Because it's kind of like the high is worth the low.
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Mm-hmm.
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But then I think it gets to a point where you decide that you're going to be sober.
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Do you believe in fate?
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I do.
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Hmm.
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It's less now, but I used to be a fate person, but fate has disappointed me.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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But now I'm back to, I can decide my own fate, so let me be friends with fate again.
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Also maybe it's like, if whatever you wanted for yourself didn't happen for you, maybe that was, it wasn't meant for you.
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I've learned it over lessons.
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God, we'll be getting very philosophical this day.
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I like someone where you can just talk about anything, really.
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Cats or dogs?
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Dogs.
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Because I'm a cat.
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I've never really had any pets apart from a hamster.
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Have you ever had a hamster?
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I currently have a hamster.
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You have a hamster?
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I do have a hamster.
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What?
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Is the hamster here?
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Unfortunately not.
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What's the hamster called?
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Baddie.
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She's a baddie?
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Yeah.
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I had to name her a baddie.
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She's just sort of like posting thirst traps the whole time.
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She basically just runs under wheels all day.
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What made you want to get a hamster?
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Companionship.
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Oh, yeah, they're really known for being great companions, aren't they?
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hamsters.
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How long do you think it would take for someone to really learn how to dance like like fully?
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A good three years to begin with.
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Three years?
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I was thinking two weeks tops.
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Could you ever date someone who had no rhythm?
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Rhythm is so important for everything.
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Everything.
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And you don't want to date someone who's so stiff?
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Mm-hmm.
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No thanks.
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No.
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What's the difference between a sexy guy and a cute guy?
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I don't like cute guys.
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I know, that's why I asked.
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Sexy guys don't know that they're sexy, but cute guys know that they're cute.
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I'm still not sure what I like, whether it's cute, sexy or arrogant.
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Is arrogant one of your...
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I need to change my type.
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How long can you last in the cold plunge?
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About five minutes.
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Doesn't seem like that long.
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Have you been in cold?
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You've been in class?
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Yeah, all the time.
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Really?
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And actually I do about an hour.
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Maybe you're the expert of an hour and a half sometimes, actually.
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Can you give me any tips so I can last?
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You've got my gloves.
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The gloves.
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And socks.
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I've only done socks.
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Maybe it was the gloves.
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I think the glove situation is really holding you back from the full hour experience in cold lunch.
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Okay.
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It just makes you feel alive, doesn't it?
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Yeah, it does.
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Having a crush on someone makes me feel alive.
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I haven't been on a date in a very long time, so this is exhilarating.
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Which favourite kind of food?
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Favourite kind of food is when somebody else picks the food and I eat it and it's good.
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Oh, I really like that.
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I'm gonna steal that answer.
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Do you like British food?
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What is British food?
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Good question.
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That's a really good question.
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Sausage and mash?
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Sausage and mash?
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Yeah.
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Potato?
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Toad in the hole?
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Ooh, what's that one?
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I actually don't know.
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I think it has something to do with sausage again.
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I think a lot of British food have something to do with sausages.
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Yes, it's true actually.
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I do love a sausage.
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Do you?
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Just a medium-sized one.
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Do you believe in love at first sight?
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That's been my life.
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You've actually fallen in love at first sight?
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Mm-hmm.
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God.
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I know instantly whether it's going to work or not.
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When you know, you know.
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Sunglasses inside, yes or no?
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I can't say no because I do it sometimes, but I don't like to see other people with it.
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So, okay, right.
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It's okay if it's you.
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I don't know how to flirt.
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I feel like you're very, you've got a very great energy.
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I feel like lots of people would come over to you and start chatting to you.
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Maybe you don't even have to talk to them.
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I mean...
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kinda?
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You're like, yeah.
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I think I flirt with my face.
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Would you rather spend the day with a puppy or a capybara?
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A capybara all day.
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Have you ever met one?
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No, I have not.
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Have you?
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Yes.
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And it was magical.
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I want my date to be a capybara.
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Okay.
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I'm right here.
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I'm right here and I'm offended by that.
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That you'd rather a capybara sat here.
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No, that's not what it is.
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Trust me, they wouldn't be able to give this kind of conversation.
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I meant like inside of my date.
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Inside of your date you would like a capybara?
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Like, you know what I mean.
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Oh yeah.
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Like capybara energy.
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Oh, capybara energy.
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Yeah.
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Would you ever get starstruck?
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By a person?
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Yeah, not a copy of her.
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For me, it was Rihanna.
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I don't think I could meet Rihanna.
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I'd say, no, Rihanna, turn around.
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Rihanna, walk away.
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But yeah, I, yeah.
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See, me mumbling, like, I don't even, I can't even talk.
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Oh, even thinking about her.
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Do you think I have what it takes to become an idol?
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For sure, 100%.
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I would say.
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Yeah.
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The key to being an idol is the confidence.
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And I think you are very qualified.
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I'm really leaving with wanting more, so hopefully...
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Well, I'll see you soon.
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Cheers.
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Thank you.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with videos like "Jennie | Chicken Shop Date" allows you to immerse yourself in real spoken English. This particular video captures a light-hearted yet intimate conversation, showcasing the nuances of everyday dialogue. By practicing speaking with this video, you can enhance your English speaking practice and develop a more natural flow in your conversations. The interactions highlight important social cues and expressions that can enrich your vocabulary and make your speech feel more authentic.

The Context of Intimacy

The video revolves around an informal date setting, which fosters an environment perfect for understanding romantic nuances in language. Words like "romantic," "surprise," and "compliment" are central to the dialogue. When you practice speaking in this context, you not only learn how to express feelings but also how to respond to them, which is crucial for any learner aiming to improve their speaking skills.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Analyzing key phrases and structures used in the video can significantly enhance your comprehension and speaking abilities. Here are some notable expressions:

  • "I consider myself to be very romantic." - This structure is great for self-description, showcasing how to express personal attributes.
  • "What do you think is the best compliment you can give someone?" - This question structure encourages conversational engagement and is useful for starting discussions.
  • "It'll be hard to catch you next time." - This expression illustrates future intentions and can help learners practice talking about future interactions.
  • "The high is worth the low." - A metaphorical expression showcasing the complexity of feelings; useful for learners to articulate emotional experiences.

These phrases, when practiced through speaking, will help you improve English pronunciation while sharpening your conversational skills.

Common Pronunciation Traps

In "Chicken Shop Date," the speakers utilize casual language which may include some difficult pronunciation aspects. Here are a few common pronunciation traps to be aware of:

  • Words like "romantic" can sometimes be pronounced too quickly. Pay attention to the syllables: ro-man-tic.
  • The phrase "love hangover" may sound fast; practice breaking it into segments to ensure clarity.
  • Expressions featuring "like" as a filler word can lead to unclear speech—practice removing fillers to make your speaking clearer.

By consistently practicing these phrases using a shadowing approach, possibly with a shadow speak method or a shadowing app, you can refine your pronunciation and speaking style, making your interactions more confident and fluent.

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Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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