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Conversation 1: I have no idea what to buy for Mary for her birthday. - Me, neither! Would you like to go in and buy her a gift together?
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Yes, that would be good! - We need to think about what she might like. What are her interests? - If I remember right, she likes music, skiing, and reading.
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Her roommate, Malia, might know what her favorite groups are. - Yeah, Malia would be able to help us choose a concert.
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Let's give Malia a call and ask her for her help right now. - Good! Maybe Malia would like to go in with us on this gift.
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Conversation 2: I can't figure out what to get Mary for her birthday. - I am having a problem figuring that out myself. Do you want to pick something out together?
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Yes, that way we would have more money to spend. - She has a lot of interests. What things do you think she likes to do the best?
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Well, she really likes going hiking, listening to music, and travel. - The music idea sounds good. I wonder who knows what concerts she might like to go to?
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Maybe we could ask her roommate, Malia, who her favorite groups are. - Malia would be a great help. She has known Mary a long time.
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Let's e-mail Malia and ask her for her suggestions. - I think that maybe Malia might like to contribute to this gift too.
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That's been challenging for me too. Would you like to go in with me and choose something together?
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Yes, two heads are better than one⁽¹⁾. - What does she like to do? That might help us pick something out.
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Maybe we could get her some concert tickets. Do you know who might know what concert she might like to go to?
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I think that her roommate, Malia, could give us some suggestions. - Malia definitely could help us. She knows Mary very well.
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I am going to see Malia this afternoon after class and ask her what she thinks. - That will work out well. Perhaps Malia would like to help buy this gift.
