Dialogue 1:
A: Thank you for calling Bell Atlantic telephone company. How may I help you?
B: Yeah, I've got a real problem here. My last phone bill was for $1,493.
A: Is this amount incorrect?
B: You bet it's incorrect. It says here that I made nine calls to Shanghai.
A: And you did not make those calls?
B: I repair motorboats. Why would I call Japan?
A: Shanghai is in China, sir, not Japan.
B: Whatever I don't care. I just want to get this mess straightened out.
A: Wait just one moment and I'll transfer you to a manager.
B: Okay. Good.
Dialogue 2:
A: I hate this weather.
B: I think it's kind of nice. I like the rain.
A: I don't. It's depressing and it's wet.
B: Of course, it's wet. It's rain. Would you prefer dry rain?
A: Very funny.
B: Just enjoy it. At least we're not stuck in it outside.
A: Well, I wanted to go out jogging today.
B: Go ahead. It's just a little rain. It won't hurt you.
A: Have you ever heard of the flu? I'll get sick.
B: You're always complaining.
A: There's a lot to complain about.
B: I think that's pretty sad. I try to be happy when I can.
Dialogue 3:
A: Cole, have you finished your homework?
B: Yes, Dad. Can I go out now?
A: What do you mean? You're grounded for this week.
B: Yeah, and it sucks.
A: Keep using language like that and you'll be grounded for two weeks.
B: I hate not being able to go play basketball.
A: Maybe you'll think about that next time you want to get into a fight at school.
B: I told you the other kid started it. He called me names.
A: You could have ignored him. We're already had this conversation.
B: This isn't fair.
A: Life's not fair. Is there anything else you want to say?
B: No, I'm going back to my room.
Dialogue 4:
A: Here, have a beer. How was work?
B: It sucked. The new boss is a real tyrant.
A: Oh, yeah? How come?
B: Don't even get me started on that subject. Let's just say I have had it up to here with this guy.
A: That bad ,huh?
B: You'd better believe it. He has me doing so many useless tasks.
A: I feel bad for you.
B: I'm not getting paid enough to take this abuse.
A: Is anything going good?
B: Not today. Not until I have another beer or two anyways.
A: I hear that.
B: Just hand me another one, buddy, and I'll be a little better.
Dialogue 5:
A: Who's at the door?
B: Baltimore Police Department, sir. Can I come in?
A: Oh, yes, officer, of course. Is something wrong?
B: We received a complaint from some of your neighbors.
A: I can't imagine why.
B: Were you mowing your front lawn naked this morning,sir?
A: Is it a crime to cut my grass?
B: It is if you've doing it naked.
A: It's very hot out today.
B: I'm going to have to place you under arrest.
A: Can I put some clothes on first?
B: Please do.
Dialogue 6:
A: Luke, come into my office. What can I do for you?
B: Well, sir, I've got a real problem with one of my coworkers.
A: If my employees are having problems. I want to know about it.
B: Good. It's Elmer, sir. He interferes with my work.
A: I don't like to hear that. What does he do?
B: He keeps taking my paper clips.
A: What? Did I hear you correctly?
B: He goes to my desk when I'm not around and steals paper clips. Especially the red ones.
A: Especially the red ones?
B: Yes, sir. They're my favorite. I can't work without them.
A: Luke, that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Get out of my office.
B: But sir. I can't work like this.
A: This isn't elementary school. Now go back to work.
B: Yes, sir, but this isn't fair.
A:Whatever, just get out, Luke.