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Why does it take so long?
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Why does it take so long?
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I don't know.
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It seems quite tight.
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Normally the meeting just last two hours.
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Now it's three hours already.
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Maybe there are some problems with the new project.
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Hey! He's coming.
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He is crying, isn't he?
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Oh my god. I think that project is extremely perfect.
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What happened with him?
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Hey Luke, what happened?
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Is everything okay?
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Come on Luke, everything will be fine.
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Just let us know what happened.
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Then we can discuss finding solution.
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Don't cry like a child like this.
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I'm okay. I'm okay.
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Really? Come on, you can share your problems with us.
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I'm fine. Really. I'm just...
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Just what? Oh, I'm just so happy.
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What? Are you kidding me?
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No no. Just... I was just promoted.
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And I'm so happy. I couldn’t hold back the tears.
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I have been working here for like 4 years and it's the first time I am promoted.
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Oh my. You are so incredible.
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Congrats I thought there were some mistakes with the project.
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No, no. Everything is fine.
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The project is highly appreciated.
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We can start next week.
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So which position will you be in now?
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I will be the Vice Chief of the Planning Department.
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That's great.
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But there is no Vice Chief crying like this.
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Don't cry. This is good news, isn't it?
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Yes, I know. But the tear is still falling. I'm so sorry.
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Oh, a cry baby.
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I was really nervous when I saw you crying.
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I'm so sorry.
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Thank you for supporting me to complete this project.
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Pleasure. We should celebrate a party tonight.
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Congrats, right?
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Sure. Do you have time tonight, Luke?
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Absolutely. I have an idea.
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Let's come to my house.
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I will treat this time.
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Excellent. Deal.
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See you then.
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Hey! What's the matter with him?
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He looks like he's going to be sick.
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Should we take him to the hospital?
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You didn't read his post on Facebook?
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Not yet. I'm too busy today.
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What happened?
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He lost Lucy.
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Lucy? His puppy?
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I still saw her playing in the yard yesterday.
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Yes. He lost her this morning.
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Oh my God. He tried to find her in the park and some roads nearby.
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But the result is zero.
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He must be freaking out.
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Lucy seems to be his family member.
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Right. That is the reason why he is blanky now.
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If I were him, I would cry like a river.
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The poor boy.
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What can we help him with?
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I don't know.
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I helped him to call Lucy around here all morning.
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But you know...
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That’s bad.
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Do you have any ideas?
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I think they should print some missing posts and stick them around this area.
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That's a good idea.
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Yes. One of my friends found his cat after 3 days by that way.
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Perfect. Let me talk and appease him first.
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Hey, Matt. I'm so sorry about Lucy.
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That's fine.
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It's my fault.
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I didn't put my eyes on her when letting her go outside.
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Come on. Everyone has a mistake.
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We'll try our best to find her.
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Okay? I tried. But you know...
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I have an idea.
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That is printing the missing posters and sticking them around.
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Anyone who sees her can call you.
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That's a big help.
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Wait for me here and I will print them.
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Then we can go around together.
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Okay. Thank you so much.
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Dave, do you want to go to the supermarket with me?
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Supermarket?
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Yes, absolutely.
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We are going to go right now, aren't we, mom?
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In 10 minutes.
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You should go back to your room and change clothes.
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It may be cold outside.
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Okay, mom. Wait for me for a couple of minutes.
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Sure. Let's go. Let's go, mom.
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Pumpkin, do you think that you forgot anything?
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Nah. I don't think so.
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I got my coat, my boots, my scarf, and my hat.
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I don't need gloves, mom. My coat has pockets.
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I think you forgot one important thing.
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What is it, mom?
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A mask? Oh, yes.
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But why do you have to wear a mask, mom?
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It makes me feel breathless sometimes.
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Listen, Dave.
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You know, in the air outside there are many bacteria and viruses.
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And, masks protect us from them, is that right?
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Yes. My boy.
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Bacteria and viruses can cause many diseases for us.
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Some of them are very dangerous.
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Oh, really?
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It's so scary.
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Yes. Using masks is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves.
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I understand mom.
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And you know, you're flu, right?
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Yes, but I feel better today.
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Masks will help us to protect the ones who talk with us when we are sick.
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They are a great thing, aren't they?
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That's right.
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Now, put your mask on then we are going to the supermarket.
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Okay, mom. Hey, did you know anything?
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What? What are you talking about?
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Hey. What's up?
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Two of you don't know anything about Jane and Eddie.
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No, what happened with them?
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They're getting married, aren't they?
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Jesus, I know that.
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I know that.
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Jane is a good girl. And Eddie is also a perfect guy.
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But why didn't she tell us anything?
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That's weird.
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We should give her a penalty for it.
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No, no. Come on.
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You guys don't know anything. Really?
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Oh, come on.
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Don't beat around the bush like this.
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They broke up.
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Oh my goodness. Really?
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Unbelievable.
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Who told you that?
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Jane. You know she's cuckolded.
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That's shocking.
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I thought Eddie was a nice guy.
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They look so happy all the time.
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Maybe it's the reason why she's off today.
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Poor Jane. She told me that she found out Eddie was dating another girl 1 week before.
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And they argued.
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Then she decided to break up.
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Jerk. I can't understand what he thought.
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I can't agree with you more.
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Jane is a pretty girl, and I remember that she's a runner up in the Miss University contest.
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Yes. It's hard to find another girl as perfect as her.
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She's also smart and good at business.
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She shouldn't forgive him.
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Never. I hear that girl is his colleague.
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Oh, that's the worst.
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Thanks for letting us know.
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I think we should appease her.
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She may be crying at home.
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Yes. Wanna come to her home tonight?
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Sure. I'll call her in advance.
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Long time no see, Anna.
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You look so beautiful these days.
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Oh, really?
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Thank you. You are so pretty, too.
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How is it going? Is everything good?
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Yes. It's quite good.
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My parents said that they miss you so much.
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I miss them, too.
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It has been a long time since I studied abroad.
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This time, I will be here to work.
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Really? Won't you come back to Los Angeles to work?
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Yes. I wanna settle down here, Chicago.
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Wow. I think it's good for you.
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Your family is still here.
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You should live near them to take care of them.
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That is exactly what I think.
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So what is your job?
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I think I'll start work in the marketing field.
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Well, I have had a degree when I studied abroad and also have experience.
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That helps you a lot.
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I don't think it's hard to find a job here to earn the living.
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Right. Don't worry.
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There are a lot of opportunities for you to find a well-paid job here.
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I hope so. How about you?
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Are you still working as a teacher in high school?
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Yes. I've had this job since I graduated from university.
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Is it good?
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Are there any difficulties?
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Actually, I find it interesting.
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I have a sense of happiness when I see my students learn hard.
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Good! How about the working atmosphere?
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Very good, to be honest.
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My colleagues help me a lot.
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I can learn a lot of things from them.
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I'm so happy to hear that.
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Hello, are you Anna?
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Yes, I'm Anna.
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Hi. Nice to meet you.
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I'm John. I'm the person referred to meet you.
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Ah, yes. Hi John. Nice to meet you.
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You look even more beautiful than in the photo.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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What kind of drink would you like?
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I'd like orange juice.
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Okay. I have heard that you are working in the tourism field.
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Can I ask which company you are working for?
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Ah yes. I'm currently working as a manager at K-travel.
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My major is travel services.
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That's really amazing. I'm a big fan of traveling.
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That's great.
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I can give you some ideas.
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Thanks. And how about the time?
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How much time do you spend on your work?
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Well, it depends on the number of customers.
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Really? The features of this profession depend on the period of time that tourists travel.
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The holidays will be extremely busy.
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Okay, I see.
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And I'm a teacher at high school.
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My school is in the center of our city.
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Do you work at Greenville High School?
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Yes. Why do you know that?
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I haven't introduced this.
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I guess. Because my sister also works here.
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And I graduated from this school.
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That's great. I may know her.
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It is a coincidence.
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Yes. When did you graduate?
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Ten years ago.
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Surprisingly.
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And my company is quite near this school.
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Can I have a chance to pick you up and have lunch some day?
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Of course. I'm willing to.
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Do you have my phone number?
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Yes, I have.
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So if you have free time, you can text me anytime.
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Excuse me. Yes.
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May I ask you what time it is?
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I forgot my phone at home.
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Ah yes. But are you Anna?
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Yes. Oh. Jenny.
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You're Jenny, right?
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Exactly. Me, Jenny.
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Oh my god, long time no see.
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I couldn't realize you.
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I'm so happy to see you here.
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Why are you here? You went abroad for work.
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Why did you suddenly appear?
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When did you come back?
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Anna, I will answer all your questions.
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Yes. I'm just so happy.
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I came back 1 week ago.
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I have planned to tell you next week when my job is to settle down here.
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You mean you came back to work here?
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Seriously? Yes, seriously.
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Oh, dear. Surprisingly.
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Haha. I just changed the workplace.
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Now I am a chef in JK restaurant.
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It is near here. Do you know that?
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Of course. Sometimes we have meetings in this restaurant.
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Really? Now have a chance to join our class meeting each year.
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Yes. Everyone said that they missed you so much.
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We haven't seen each other for a long time.
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So now we can hang out any time.
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I'm so excited about it.
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So where do you work now?
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I am a lawyer. I work in Block C in Lombard Street.
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Wow. I'm so proud of my friend.
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How amazing you are.
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When I was a child, I also dreamed of being a lawyer.
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Don't mention it.
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I'll call Alex and Alice to inform them that you came back.
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I'm sure they're very happy.
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Anna. How is it going?
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Jack, long time no see.
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I heard from Jenny that you've changed your job.
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Is it true?
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Yes. I'll have the first day in the new company tomorrow morning.
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Good! What do you do?
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You may be surprised when I tell you.
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Marketing. marketing.
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I remember you haven't learned it before.
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Right. I am challenging myself in a new field.
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I'm feeling so excited to be doing what I love.
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how do you feel about it?
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I found it quite interesting.
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I learned a bit about it before, but just a little bit.
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I'm happy when I hear you say that.
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it's very good when you can follow what you like.
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Yes. But why did you quit your previous job?
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Is it bad? Not really.
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I don't know why but I always felt tired when I worked.
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I didn't have any energy.
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So it's not bad...
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How boring it is.
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Oh, I'm sure you suffered a lot of tiredness.
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Yes. The new job is different.
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Although I have to learn everything, it's totally new to me, I'm still so excited.
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Fortunately, you have found a job you love.
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It's never too late if you're passionate about something.
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Try your best.
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Of course. I will always be by your side and support you.
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Thank you so much for supporting me.
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You also supported me with every decision that I made.
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I will try my best to reach my dream.
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Context & Background
The dialogue presented in this video encapsulates a casual workplace interaction among colleagues discussing a delay in a meeting. The conversation shifts dramatically as one of the colleagues, Luke, unexpectedly begins to cry, leading to expressions of concern among his peers. Initially, his tears are mistaken for distress related to project issues, but as the conversation unfolds, it is revealed that Luke is crying tears of joy due to a promotion he has received after years of hard work. This mixture of emotions—concern and celebration—highlights the camaraderie and support within a professional setting. Such conversations are common in everyday life, making this video an ideal learning material for English language acquisition through real-life scenarios.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Come on, everything will be fine.” - A reassurance to comfort someone in distress.
- “Let us know what happened.” - An invitation for someone to share their feelings or news.
- “Congrats! That’s great news!” - A form of celebration to acknowledge someone’s achievements.
- “I couldn’t hold back the tears.” - A phrase expressing overwhelming emotions, whether positive or negative.
- “Shall we celebrate tonight?” - An invitation to gather socially to mark a special occasion.
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