Shadowing Practice: PREGNANT WAITRESS Gets SHOCKING TIP! **emotional** | Dhar Mann - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay, Harry, you tell me first.
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No, no, Ally, you seem excited.
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You go first.
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Are you sure?
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Yeah.
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Okay, okay.
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The surprise is...
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Oh, goodness.
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Um, are you all right?
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I am so sorry.
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Oh, don't worry about it.
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It's totally fine.
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Are you okay?
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I'm just fine, thank you.
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Okay, good.
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I'll get you a new auto right away, all right?
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Thank you so much.
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Of course, yeah.
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I'm getting my work of work.
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Wait, can you tell me what you were gonna say first?
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Oh yeah, um, well, how about instead of telling you, I show you.
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Okay.
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Oh my god, you're pregnant?
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Yes, I'm pregnant.
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That's a girl, come here.
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I know we've been trying for so long and it's finally happening.
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From high school sweethearts to now we're gonna start a family together.
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You're gonna make it amazing, father.
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I can't wait to take our kid to soccer practice or dance recitals.
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And then spend Thanksgiving and Christmas together.
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It's gonna be so sweet.
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Sweetheart.
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Sweetheart, what is it?
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I don't want to ruin the movie.
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You can tell me.
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Please, hey, just talk to me.
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You know how I had that doctor's appointment about my stomach pain?
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Yeah.
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Well, I just got back and...
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Babe.
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Babe, you're scaring me.
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The doctor said that I have cancer.
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What?
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But you caught it early.
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You caught it early.
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Like it's treatable, right?
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It's treatable, right?
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So, unfortunately the cancer has spread to his liver and lungs.
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Okay, okay, okay, well um,
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we need to start treatment as soon as possible then.
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I agree.
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Wait, how much does that cost?
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Who cares how much it costs?
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We have to try we have to do this Please
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Well because you don't have insurance most treatments like this can cost up to around hundred and fifty thousand dollars
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Of course you don't have to pay it all at once There are payment plans.
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Okay, good good.
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We don't need to waste any more time talking about this Let's just set up an appointment
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so we can get this process going.
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How effective is the treatment?
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At this stage, not great.
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Less than 30%, give or take.
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It doesn't matter, okay?
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It doesn't matter.
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We still have to try.
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Baby, we still have to try.
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Can me and Alice...
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It doesn't matter.
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Sure.
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I think it...
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I think it's...
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30%.
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No, we're 30...
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Alice...
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I'm not doing it.
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What?
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Why?
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Why?
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My aunts are less than 30%.
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You have a baby.
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I'm not gonna leave you with all this, Dad.
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Harry, I don't wanna hear this.
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We can't give up.
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We can't.
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I'm begging you, baby.
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We have to fight for this.
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We have to fight for us.
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We don't have a savings and you're a waitress.
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I'm not gonna leave you with this, Dad, and to raise a baby by yourself.
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I am not having this child without you.
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Don't say that.
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You made me a promise.
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You made me a promise when we were 16, that we'd be together forever.
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You can't, you can't break that now.
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You can't.
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It's not like I don't want to do that.
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I didn't choose to catch cancer.
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Harry, listen to me.
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You're gonna go through with this treatment, and you're gonna survive.
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And we're gonna grow old together.
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You hear me?
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It's my decision.
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Not yours.
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The masterpiece is almost complete.
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Mwah!
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Are you gonna finish that?
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I feel like you want these.
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No, I'm not gonna finish it.
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Why don't you give it for the baby?
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Everything's ready.
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We just got a moat there with alligators.
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Hi, look what I got for you.
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More crayons.
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Aww.
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Yay.
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That was so sweet.
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Thank you. Of course.
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Can I get you two anything else?
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I think we're good, right?
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We're okay?
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All right, here we go.
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Sure.
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I'll give you the card.
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Oh, great.
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And, um, just so you know, we don't allow tips on the card.
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Um, it's cash only.
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Really?
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Yes.
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Unfortunately, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
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No, it's your policy.
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I...
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Oh, shoot.
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I only have a dollar.
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Honey, do you have any extra cash?
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Don't worry about it.
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It's perfectly fine.
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Are you sure?
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Yes, it's fine.
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Yeah.
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Thanks.
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Mommy, can I maybe sign up for ballet?
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You just signed up for soccer.
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But Emma's doing it, so I want to.
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Emma.
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Emma.
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I want to see where?
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Okay.
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Oh, you want to do a ballet with Emma?
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Emma.
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Do you want to do ballet with her?
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Yeah, I'll jump into a little time, sure.
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Come on.
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Hey Alice, how you doing?
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Good, good.
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Little one, you're welcome.
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All right, okay.
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Hey. Are you all right?
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Yeah, I'm sorry, Greta.
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I just...
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I just need a minute.
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If you need to leave early, I completely understand.
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I can't imagine what you're going through right now.
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No, no, no, I can't.
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And the last thing I can afford to do right now is to lose out on any money.
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With the baby on the way and the situation with Harry.
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I need this money.
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I need this money.
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Please, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
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Honestly.
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Okay.
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Thank you.
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Why?
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Here you go.
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Would you like anything else?
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Mm-hmm. That cover it?
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Um, let me see.
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Um, you're about a dollar short.
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Oh, no. You know what?
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I'll take care of it for you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you very much. Of course.
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You have a good evening, okay?
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Um, welcome to Darla's.
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Um, what can I get started for you today?
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Alice?
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Alice Stevens?
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From Bookside High?
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Miss Johnson, your high school English teacher. Of course.
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Wow.
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It's been so long.
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I'm surprised that you still remember me.
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Are you kidding me?
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You were one of my favorite students.
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How have you been?
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I'm not gonna lie, it's been pretty tough for me lately, but I'm okay.
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Is there anything I can do to help?
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No, that's okay, but thanks.
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It just breaks my heart to hear you're going through a tough time, especially with how nice of a person you are.
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You were always so caring about everybody in high school school.
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Remember that girl that couldn't afford to go on the field trip, senior, senior year?
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Verna?
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Verna, yes, that's it.
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Verna, her parents couldn't afford to send her to Disneyland with us,
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so you arranged a bake sale and raised enough money so she could come with us.
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That was so sweet of you.
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And then let's not forget, um...
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Gosh.
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It's coming to me...
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Jackie.
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Jackie, the foreign exchange student?
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Yeah.
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She was getting so picked on and always sitting by herself at lunch
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until you convinced her to come sit by you and Harry every day.
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You know that completely changed her high school experience?
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I'm surprised that you remember all of that. Of course.
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And I'm sure all the people you helped remember too.
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You have always been so kind to people.
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Yeah.
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Well...
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Too bad kindness doesn't pay the bills.
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It can.
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I personally believe that.. the kindness you put into the world has a way of coming back to you.
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I...
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I used to think that too, but.. not so much anymore.
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It's not your timing.
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It's God's timing.
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Uh... Are you?
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Uh.. yeah.
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Four months.
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Oh, don't tell me.
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Is it Harry?
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It is so beautiful.
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You are going to be a wonderful mother.
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And Harry's gonna be a great father.
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You guys are gonna be amazing parents.
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Maggie.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I am so sorry about that.
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Alice...
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She's having a very tough time right now.
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Her husband...
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Happy Mother's Day, sweetheart.
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Just in case I'm not around each other.
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Stop.
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Stop.
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I don't want you talking like that.
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Baby, that doesn't sound good.
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Look, we really need to take you to the hospital, okay?
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No, no, no. I'm fine.
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Come on, Harry.
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Look how pale you are.
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You're not well.
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Of course I'm not well, I'm dying.
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Please Harry, we need to take you in. For what?
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Just so we can spend hundreds of dollars for them to tell us the same thing?
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No, no, no, mm-mm.
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Harry, I can't lose you.
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I can't lose you.
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I can't.
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I can't.
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Hey, it's OK.
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I love you.
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Just go into work, and I'll pay you up out of this.
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Okay?
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Hey, you forgot...
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Oh, yes.
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Excellent choice.
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I'll have that right out to you, okay?
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Oh my goodness.
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Another order.
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We like it.
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We have another customer.
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Oh my gosh.
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Okay, I've never seen this place so packed before.
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I know.
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I should get some more help.
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No, no, no. I can do it.
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I can really use the extra money.
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I can handle it.
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I promise.
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Are you sure?
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Yes, I got this.
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Thank you.
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Hi, do you need anything else?
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No, that'll be all.
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Thank you.
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Have a good evening.
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Good to meet you.
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You too.
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Oh, excuse me.
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You left too much.
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Oh, no, I didn't.
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Oh, that's for you.
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A hundred dollar tip?
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Are you sure?
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Sure?
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Hi, how's everything over here?
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Oh, everything was perfect.
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OK.
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Yes, ma'am.
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I was a friend.
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And you can keep the change.
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Thank you so much.
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Wait, are you sure?
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I mean, that's a $200 tip, I'm sure.
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This is the biggest tip I've ever gotten.
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You have no idea what this means to me.
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I'm ready to close out.
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Thank you so much.
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And I don't need any change either.
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I'd actually like to tip you $500.
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You can't be serious.
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I'm ready for my check too, and I would like to tip you $1,000.
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$1,000?
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Oh, and when you get a chance, I have a $5,000 tip for you.
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$10,000?
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Over here.
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$15,000.
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I'll tip you $20,000.
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Okay, wait, wait, wait, what is happening?
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Am I dreaming right now?
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Your manager, Greta, told me what happened.
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I couldn't believe it. So...
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I, um...
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I started a GoFundMe page for you, and I shared it in our school's alumni group.
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Looks like I am not the only one who remembers how kind you were.
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I...
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I don't even know, I don't even know what to say.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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Remember when I said, the kindness you put into the world always has a way of coming back to you?
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You were right.
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I guess I'm still learning new lessons from you, even after all these years.
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Thank you.
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Oh, my beautiful hope.
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I'm so sorry that your husband couldn't be here.
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Hello.
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Oh, hi. So sorry.
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That's how I'm running late.
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I got this for you.
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Oh.
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Now I'll accept your flowers.
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What is it, guys?
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Oh my god.
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Oh my gosh, yes, oh my gosh.
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I'll always be here for you.
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I promise.
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You too.
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Would you like me to take a photo?
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Oh, yes, yes, please.
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Please, please.
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Okay.
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One, two, three, say cheese.
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I'm sorry.
Why practice speaking with this video?
Listening to inspiring stories like that of the pregnant waitress helps learners immerse themselves in real-life conversations. This video serves as an emotional narrative that not only engages viewers but also provides practical examples of everyday English. By practicing speaking with dialogues inspired by this content, you can enhance your fluency and gain confidence in your English speaking abilities.
The context of the video involves personal revelations and emotional exchanges, making it an ideal material for practicing English speaking practice. Engaging with the content through repetition can help you pick up natural intonations and conversational rhythms that are often found in everyday discussions.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
- Present Perfect Tense: The use of "we've been trying" showcases the present perfect tense, which is ideal for expressing past actions that have relevance to the present situation.
- Future Plans: Phrases like "I can't wait to take our kid to soccer practice" reflect how to talk about future events and plans, essential for discussing aspirations and expectations.
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Practicing these structures will significantly improve your conversational fluidity and accuracy in topics ranging from personal experiences to more serious discussions.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While practicing with the video, pay attention to certain phrases that might pose pronunciation challenges:
- Emotional Intonations: Words like "scaring" and "treatable" can be tricky due to their vowel sounds. Practice exaggerating the intonation to understand how emotions alter pronunciation.
- Contractions: The use of contractions such as “you’re” and “I’m” can lead to unclear speech if not articulated properly. Focus on blending these words smoothly together during your English speaking practice.
- Complex Vocabulary: Terms like “diagnosis” or “treatment” require clear enunciation, especially when they are part of delicate topics. Use a shadowing app to mimic the pronunciation and cadence.
Engaging with these pronunciation challenges through shadow speech techniques will not only aid in clarity but also enhance your overall oral communication skills, making you a more effective English speaker.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
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.