Conversation 1
A : What's the bonus like at your company?
B : Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months' salary.
A : Six months' salary? Are you serious? That's incredible!
B : Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account.
A : Hey, I know what that's like. I bought a BMW on my Visa card. Now the payments really hurt.
B : Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments . I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account's overdrawn, and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.
A : What did you buy?
B : A new home health monitor.
A : Health Monitor? I read an article about that racket. They're overpriced to begin with! Listen: if I were you, I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical.
B : You're kidding!
A : No joke!
B : That's something else! Maybe I'll return it to them.
Conversation 2
A :Did you bring some lunch with you?
B : Yes, I packed it myself.
A : Wow, that looks beautiful.
B : It's my “health-conscious” lunch, good for my health and beauty.
A : I might try it myself.
Conversation 3
A : Hey, did you hear the news?
B : No, what's up?
A : Miss Yang is dating the manager who's married.
B : You're joking!
A : No joke! That's why she hasn't married yet.