Unit 7 Page 70 Lesson C1A

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Lesson C

They’re probably just busy.

One. Conversation strategy

Softening comments

A. Now listen. What does Maria think about her new neighbors?

That’s the couple that moved in next door.

Yeah? They seem pretty friendly.

Yeah. It’s kind of weird, though. Sometimes they say hello, and other times they sort of ignore me.

Maybe they’re just a little shy.

Oh, I think they’re probably just busy or stressed out.

Yeah. Well, who isn’t these days?

Actually, the woman is a bit more friendly. I’ve spoken to her a few times. We only talked about the weather, though.

That’s how most of the people are in my building. I guess that’s OK in a way. I don’t like to get too friendly with the neighbors.

Yeah, me either.