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Conversation 1: Hi, this is Anna. - Hi, my name is Jack. You called about a room for rent. Are you still interested? - Yes, more than you know.
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I don't want us to be roommates who don't get along. - Yes, we must get along if we are going to be roommates.
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Very good. Now, do you clean up after yourself? - I clean up my own mess, and I expect others to do so, too.
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What time do you usually hit the sack⁽¹⁾? - Occasionally, I stay up late if there's a big test the next day.
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Very good. Now, would you like to ask me anything? - Yes, I have one question. Do I have to park in the street?
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I'm sorry. Yes, you have to park your car in the street. - I hate street parking, but I need the apartment now.
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Very good. Just call me when you're ready to move your stuff over here. - How about if I come over tomorrow afternoon? - Just ring the doorbell. I'll be here all day.
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Conversation 2: Hello, Anna speaking. - This is Jack. Are you still interested in renting a room? - Oh, yes.
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Since we might be roommates, I want to make sure there's no friction. - You are right. We need to be compatible.
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Do you go out to clubs or bars a lot? - I have been to only one nightclub in my whole life.
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Good. Now, do you expect others to pick up after you? - Occasionally I might slip up, but usually I'm clean and neat.
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What kind of hours do you keep? - The early bird gets the worm⁽²⁾. - I hope you're not a smoker.
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I can smell a cigarette from a mile away. It makes me gag. - Your answers are great. Now, do you have a question or two for me?
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Just one question. What's the parking situation? - This place allows only one parking space per apartment, so you'll have to park on the street.
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I don't like it, but I guess I can live with it. - Okay, I think we'll be good roommates. Just call me when you're ready to move in.
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I can move in by tomorrow afternoon. - That's fine. I was planning on being home tomorrow anyway.
