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That's great . You will need to make an initial down payment of 20 % , and then we can get going with this .
The funds are all ready to go in my personal account , so let's transfer it .
They promised us a sea view .
Well , you can just see the sea . Between the factory chimneys .
Well , you can just see the sea . Between the factory chimneys .
Isn't it awful ? I can't bear to look at it . I don't think I can stand this place for two weeks .
Isn't it awful ? I can't bear to look at it . I don't think I can stand this place for two weeks .
Well , it can't be helped . We'll just have to put up with it .
Hello Mike ! Would you like a drink ?
No , thank you . I had too much to drink yesterday evening . I had a bad hangover this morning . My head felt terrible .
No , thank you . I had too much to drink yesterday evening . I had a bad hangover this morning . My head felt terrible .
Were you celebrating something ?
Were you celebrating something ?
Yes . It was a friend ’ s birthday party . We drank all kinds of things-beer , wine and spirits . After midnight , we were even drinking cocktails !
Yes . It was a friend ’ s birthday party . We drank all kinds of things-beer , wine and spirits . After midnight , we were even drinking cocktails !
It ’ s a bad idea to drink a combination of alcoholic drinks . You should stick with one for the whole evening .
It ’ s a bad idea to drink a combination of alcoholic drinks . You should stick with one for the whole evening .
I know , but it was a celebration , you Kwon ? I don ’ t think I ’ Ve see you drunk .
I know , but it was a celebration , you Kwon ? I don ’ t think I ’ Ve see you drunk .
I usually only drink beer and I rarely drink more than a few pints .
I usually only drink beer and I rarely drink more than a few pints .
You are a sensible drinker . Anyway , I ’ m not going to drink any alcohol this evening . I don ’ t ’ want another bad hangover .
You are a sensible drinker . Anyway , I ’ m not going to drink any alcohol this evening . I don ’ t ’ want another bad hangover .
Let me buy you a soft drink then . How about a coke ?
Let me buy you a soft drink then . How about a coke ?
Yeah . That ’ s a good idea . I heard that coke was first used as a medicine .
Yeah . That ’ s a good idea . I heard that coke was first used as a medicine .
Rally ? ... barman ! ... a large coke with ice and lemon , please ... thanks . Here ’ s the money .
Rally ? ... barman ! ... a large coke with ice and lemon , please ... thanks . Here ’ s the money .
Are you going to the wine tasting tomorrow ?
Are you going to the wine tasting tomorrow ?
Yes . I thought it might be interesting to learn a little about wine ...
Yes . I thought it might be interesting to learn a little about wine ...
... and taste a few ! There will be wines from several countries and an expert to give advice on which wines are good and which ones are not .
... and taste a few ! There will be wines from several countries and an expert to give advice on which wines are good and which ones are not .
Yes . I ’ m looking forward to it .
How are Zina's new programmers working out ?
I hate to admit it , but they're good . And fast . The Filipino kid is a genius .
I hate to admit it , but they're good . And fast . The Filipino kid is a genius .
So you'll make the Stars.com deadline , and have us up and running next week ?
So you'll make the Stars.com deadline , and have us up and running next week ?
It'll be close , but we'll make it .
It'll be close , but we'll make it .
Good . After Stars.com starts paying us , we won't need Vikam's cash anymore .
Good . After Stars.com starts paying us , we won't need Vikam's cash anymore .
And if we don't need them , we won't need Zina , either .
How do I get to the post office from school ?
Turn right outside the school ; go along until you come to the main road ; turn left ; go straight ahead , straight on at the roundabout , down the hill , and turn left at the bottom .
Turn right outside the school ; go along until you come to the main road ; turn left ; go straight ahead , straight on at the roundabout , down the hill , and turn left at the bottom .
OK , I see . Thank you very much .
OK , I see . Thank you very much .
You are welcome . Hope you can find it soon .
Devi , do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday ?
I don't really know where I want to go . I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant .
I don't really know where I want to go . I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant .
There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper .
There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper .
OK , we could look at that .
OK , we could look at that .
Do you have a particular type of food that you would like ?
Do you have a particular type of food that you would like ?
I really like Japanese or Thai food .
I really like Japanese or Thai food .
That Japanese restaurant , Shogun , got good reviews .
That Japanese restaurant , Shogun , got good reviews .
Oh yeah ! I saw a review of that restaurant on television . The reviewer loved it !
Oh yeah ! I saw a review of that restaurant on television . The reviewer loved it !
Would that be a place that you might like to go to for your birthday ?
Would that be a place that you might like to go to for your birthday ?
That would work out great ! Why don't we call and get a reservation ?
Are you ready to order now , sir ?
Yes , I'll have a steak , please .
Yes , I'll have a steak , please .
How would you like the steak , rare , medium , or well-done ?
How would you like the steak , rare , medium , or well-done ?
Rare , please .
Rare , please .
Would you like something to drink ?
Would you like something to drink ?
Coffee , please .
My dear , what's for supper ?
Red cooked carp and rape with fresh mushrooms .
Red cooked carp and rape with fresh mushrooms .
What about soup ?
What about soup ?
Sour-peppery soup .
Sour-peppery soup .
Which condiment do you use for ?
Which condiment do you use for ?
I'll use ginger , garlic scallion , hot pepper and vinegar .
I'll use ginger , garlic scallion , hot pepper and vinegar .
Very good , need I help you ?
Very good , need I help you ?
No , don't need , I can do myself .
No , don't need , I can do myself .
Thanks . I can watch TV now .
Thanks . I can watch TV now .
But you must cook that dinner next time .
But you must cook that dinner next time .
Okay , I'll do it next time .
Sorry , I have to rush off and catch the 9 o'clock train to Paris .
Then you must hurry up.There ' s only ten minutes left .
Then you must hurry up.There ' s only ten minutes left .
Until we meet again .
Let's go to the cinema tonight , shall we ?
Good idea . Is there a good movie on ?
Good idea . Is there a good movie on ?
What about ' Farewell My Concubine ' ? I've been wanting to see it for a long time .
What about ' Farewell My Concubine ' ? I've been wanting to see it for a long time .
All right . But it'll be difficult to buy tickets I suppose .
All right . But it'll be difficult to buy tickets I suppose .
My brother has offered me two tickets for this evening .
My brother has offered me two tickets for this evening .
What time does it begin ?
What time does it begin ?
At eight thirty .
At eight thirty .
I'll come for you at about eight .
I'll come for you at about eight .
OK , I'll be waiting .
Hey , David . Would you like some drinks ?
OK . Shall we go to a bar ?
OK . Shall we go to a bar ?
Good idea . I like hanging out in bars at night .
Good idea . I like hanging out in bars at night .
Why ?
Why ?
For killing time and making new friends .
For killing time and making new friends .
Don't you think it ’ s too noisy here ? The rock music ! I can hardly bear it .
Don't you think it ’ s too noisy here ? The rock music ! I can hardly bear it .
Calm down ! My little guy ! You'll get used to that after you come here several times .
Calm down ! My little guy ! You'll get used to that after you come here several times .
Well , I'll try . Then what would you like to drink ? It's on me .
Well , I'll try . Then what would you like to drink ? It's on me .
I'd like a gin and tonic .
What can I do for you ?
I'd like to buy some milk powder . What would you recommend ?
I'd like to buy some milk powder . What would you recommend ?
We have many kinds of different purpose . I wonder whom you are buying for ?
We have many kinds of different purpose . I wonder whom you are buying for ?
My son . He is two years old .
My son . He is two years old .
I see , sir . This one is very good .
I see , sir . This one is very good .
Is it ?
Is it ?
You may rest assured . It sells well .
You may rest assured . It sells well .
May I have a look at the introduction ?
May I have a look at the introduction ?
Certainly . Here it is .
How much is this shirt ?
80 yuan .
80 yuan .
It's rather expensive , isn't it ?
It's rather expensive , isn't it ?
It's a bit . But I can give you a discount .
It's a bit . But I can give you a discount .
How about 50 yuan ?
How about 50 yuan ?
No . I'm afraid the price is too low .
No . I'm afraid the price is too low .
Then let's split the difference and I'll give you 60 yuan , OK ?
Then let's split the difference and I'll give you 60 yuan , OK ?
I'm sorry , but I think you should give me no less than 65 yuan .
I'm sorry , but I think you should give me no less than 65 yuan .
All right .
It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young .
Most people were living form hand to mouth . How could they ?
Most people were living form hand to mouth . How could they ?
Yeah . They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things .
Yeah . They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things .
Fortunately , things are changing these years .
Good morning , I would like to reserve a berth .
Which train do you like ?
Which train do you like ?
T112 to Washington please .
T112 to Washington please .
May I have your name ?
May I have your name ?
That's Lincoln .
How will you ship the order ?
Air freight is the quickest and safest way , I think .
Air freight is the quickest and safest way , I think .
But the freight cost will be higher and that will affect the retail price .
can I get you something to drink ?
sure , but I don't drink much . So I don't know what to order .
sure , but I don't drink much . So I don't know what to order .
so how about an aperitif ?
so how about an aperitif ?
it sounds good . I'd like to start with a Compare .
it sounds good . I'd like to start with a Compare .
stirred or shaken ?
stirred or shaken ?
stirred will be fine .
stirred will be fine .
here you are .
here you are .
thanks . Does the bar have a signature drink ?