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I love her so much , you know . I want to be alone . Please keep quiet .
I am just casting pearls before swine .
What's wrong ?
There's no power .
There's no power .
Have you checked the fuse box ?
Have you checked the fuse box ?
Yes , the fuse had blown and I've changed it but now the motor keeps cutting out .
Yes , the fuse had blown and I've changed it but now the motor keeps cutting out .
There might be a loose connection somewhere that's making the safety switch trip . Check the settings on the trip-switch . If you can't fix it yourself , call in an electrician .
If this coat doesn't fit , may I bring it back later ?
Sorry , We don't take returns on sale items .
Do you know what E-commerce is ?
Well , I'm not sure . Maybe it means we can buy something through the Internet .
Well , I'm not sure . Maybe it means we can buy something through the Internet .
That's right
That's right
It must be very convenient and pretty quick .
It must be very convenient and pretty quick .
Sure , but you must have access to the Internet .
Have you met John recently ?
I saw him last week . It seems he was a bit queer in the head .
I saw him last week . It seems he was a bit queer in the head .
Yes , he has been like that since his accident .
Yes , he has been like that since his accident .
What a pity !
Where did you get assigned to go this time around ?
They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there . And you ?
They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there . And you ?
Hong Kong again . I would like to go somewhere different for a change .
Hong Kong again . I would like to go somewhere different for a change .
Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a trade with you next time around .
Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a trade with you next time around .
If you really want to learn , remind me when you get back from your business trip .
If you really want to learn , remind me when you get back from your business trip .
You're on .
You're on .
When do you leave ?
When do you leave ?
I'm scheduled to fly out on the tenth .
I would like to buy a ticket to New York please .
When do you plan to travel ?
When do you plan to travel ?
I ’ d like to pack my bags and leave tonight .
I ’ d like to pack my bags and leave tonight .
Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high ?
Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high ?
Yes I know , but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going to take it no matter what .
Yes I know , but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going to take it no matter what .
I understand . So that ’ s one ticket to New York , and you ’ ll be departing tonight . Will that be one-way or round trip ?
I understand . So that ’ s one ticket to New York , and you ’ ll be departing tonight . Will that be one-way or round trip ?
I wish I could stay there , but unfortunately it will have to be a round trip ticket .
I wish I could stay there , but unfortunately it will have to be a round trip ticket .
When would you like to return ?
When would you like to return ?
My return date will be the 14th .
My return date will be the 14th .
OK . I have several seats available . Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat ?
OK . I have several seats available . Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat ?
Anything but a center seat is fine with me . The middle seat drives me crazy !
Anything but a center seat is fine with me . The middle seat drives me crazy !
OK Mr . Lee . I have you booked on flight 513 leaving on the 5th at 11:00 pm and arriving in New York on the 6th at 6
OK Mr . Lee . I have you booked on flight 513 leaving on the 5th at 11:00 pm and arriving in New York on the 6th at 6
Will there be any layovers ?
Will there be any layovers ?
No , all flights are direct .
No , all flights are direct .
Perfect ! I ’ m afraid to ask , but how much is it ?
Perfect ! I ’ m afraid to ask , but how much is it ?
$ 800 dollars .
I spend all my time looking after my baby . I'm so tired .
Why don't you ask your husband to help you with it ?
Why don't you ask your husband to help you with it ?
I've tried it , but he would have none of it .
There's a concert in Capital Theatre this Sunday .
So what ?
So what ?
Look , I have two tickets.Will you go with me ?
Look , I have two tickets.Will you go with me ?
Wow , I like concerts .
Hello . Is this Ann ?
Yes , it is . Kelly ?
Yes , it is . Kelly ?
Yes , it's me .
Yes , it's me .
Do you have a cold ?
Do you have a cold ?
No . Worse than that . I have a flu . I'm in bed with a fever .
No . Worse than that . I have a flu . I'm in bed with a fever .
Oh , no ! What about your presentation today ?
Oh , no ! What about your presentation today ?
I'd like to do it , of course . But I just can't . I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it .
I'd like to do it , of course . But I just can't . I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it .
I understand . What should I tell Mr . Morley ?
I understand . What should I tell Mr . Morley ?
Why not just tell him I'm sick ? I'll ring him myself this afternoon .
Why not just tell him I'm sick ? I'll ring him myself this afternoon .
Alright . Have you been to see a doctor ?
Alright . Have you been to see a doctor ?
Not yet . I feel too lousy to go out.Anyway , I have a flu . I know what it is . I don't need a doctor to tell me that .
Not yet . I feel too lousy to go out.Anyway , I have a flu . I know what it is . I don't need a doctor to tell me that .
Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow ? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too ?
Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow ? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too ?
I'm not sure yet.Maybe this will all be gone in a day . So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments . I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think .
I'm not sure yet.Maybe this will all be gone in a day . So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments . I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think .
It's rainy weather today . Maybe it's better if you just stay inside.Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep .
It's rainy weather today . Maybe it's better if you just stay inside.Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep .
Yes , that's what I plan to do . Except I won't make the chicken soup.Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it .
Yes , that's what I plan to do . Except I won't make the chicken soup.Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it .
That bad , huh ?
That bad , huh ?
Yeah , I'm very nauseous . It's mostly nausea and a fever .
Yeah , I'm very nauseous . It's mostly nausea and a fever .
Well , I'll cancel your appointments for today . And I'll tell Mr . Morley .
Well , I'll cancel your appointments for today . And I'll tell Mr . Morley .
Thanks , Ann . Talk to you this afternoon .
Thanks , Ann . Talk to you this afternoon .
Hope you feel better .
Grandpa , this seat is for you , for you are the eldest person here and also it's your birthday today .
Oh , you are such a good child today . Come here . Sit next to me .
Oh , you are such a good child today . Come here . Sit next to me .
I'm afraid I can't do that . It's Dad's seat , according to the book about table manners .
I'm afraid I can't do that . It's Dad's seat , according to the book about table manners .
Oh , you read ? Very good . Then , I think we should do something different today . I'll give you some privilege .
Oh , you read ? Very good . Then , I think we should do something different today . I'll give you some privilege .
Great . That's my favorite seat which will be the nearest to the birthday cake .
Great . That's my favorite seat which will be the nearest to the birthday cake .
Now I see what you read the book for . But it's fine . I'll give you the lion's share .
Now I see what you read the book for . But it's fine . I'll give you the lion's share .
Why do they serve up the noodles first ? I don't like it . Where is the cake ?
Why do they serve up the noodles first ? I don't like it . Where is the cake ?
This is not common noodles . They're β€œ long-lived ” noodles.it ' s an old Chinese tradition to eat.long - lived noodle on birthday .
This is not common noodles . They're β€œ long-lived ” noodles.it ' s an old Chinese tradition to eat.long - lived noodle on birthday .
I see . Then I'll try it .
Hi Colin . How are you feeling today ?
Oh , I feel ok but I ’ m still very tired .
Oh , I feel ok but I ’ m still very tired .
It's probably jet lag .
It's probably jet lag .
I think so . One minute I feel quite awake , and the next I feel very tired .
I think so . One minute I feel quite awake , and the next I feel very tired .
Do you want to visit any tourist spots in the city ?
Do you want to visit any tourist spots in the city ?
Oh yes , I'm very interested in Chinese history so I ’ d like to visit the Summer Palace .
Oh yes , I'm very interested in Chinese history so I ’ d like to visit the Summer Palace .
Good idea . I ’ d be very happy to go there .
Did you enjoy your meal ?
Yes , we really enjoyed it .
Yes , we really enjoyed it .
May I interest you in some dessert ?
May I interest you in some dessert ?
Yes , that sounds great .
Yes , that sounds great .
Well , we have chocolate mousse cake , homemade fresh strawberry shortcake , and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials .
Well , we have chocolate mousse cake , homemade fresh strawberry shortcake , and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials .
The apple crisp sounds great .
The apple crisp sounds great .
Since there are four of you , would you like to split a second dessert ?
Since there are four of you , would you like to split a second dessert ?
Good suggestion . Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks , please ?
Good suggestion . Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks , please ?
Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert ?
Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert ?
Let's have four coffees , please .
Let's have four coffees , please .
OK . I will be right back with your desserts and drinks .
OK . I will be right back with your desserts and drinks .
Thank you ! We have really enjoyed our meal here .
Please come in and sit down . I ’ m happy to finally meet you .
Same here , Ms . Drake . I've been looking forward to this .
Same here , Ms . Drake . I've been looking forward to this .
I ’ m sorry I kept you waiting .
I ’ m sorry I kept you waiting .
No , no , no , not at all , you were right on time . I was early . I hope I didn ’ t rush you . I ’ m glad for the opportunity to interview with you .
No , no , no , not at all , you were right on time . I was early . I hope I didn ’ t rush you . I ’ m glad for the opportunity to interview with you .
Thank you . Can I get you some coffee or a cup of tea ?
Thank you . Can I get you some coffee or a cup of tea ?
I ’ m fine , thank you .
I ’ m fine , thank you .
Good , then let ’ s get to the interview .
Good , then let ’ s get to the interview .
Great , that ’ s why I ’ m here .
Hi ! Peter . How are you ?
Fine ! How about you ?
Fine ! How about you ?
Pretty good .
what was your wedding ceremony like , Abigail ?
my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses . But then we had three parties to celebrate .
my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses . But then we had three parties to celebrate .
three parties ? That's quite a lot . That must have been expensive !
three parties ? That's quite a lot . That must have been expensive !
well , since my husband and I are from two different countries , and we live in a third country , we decided to have one in each country . It wasn't actually that expensive .
well , since my husband and I are from two different countries , and we live in a third country , we decided to have one in each country . It wasn't actually that expensive .
were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married ?
were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married ?
I would have liked them to be there , but they couldn ’ t afford to fly out to see us , and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them , so they understood .
I would have liked them to be there , but they couldn ’ t afford to fly out to see us , and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them , so they understood .
did your husband's family get to meet your family ?
did your husband's family get to meet your family ?
my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown , so that was great . Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions , but we agreed t