I guess I just need to chill out for a while

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Comprehension questions

Why doesn’t Tiffany feel like going out tonight?
Why is Tiffany a little worried?
What does Tiffany think she needs to do now?
What does Barry offer Tiffany?

Find words or expressions in the dialogue that mean the same as:

a) Desire or want to do something ______________________
b) Disposed to do something ____________________
c) Feeling concerned about something __________________
d) Running late ______________________
e) Work more than the usual time needed or expected in a job _____________
f) Without enough workers ______________________
g) A period of time a woman is legally allowed to be away from work in the weeks before and after she has a baby ______
h) Relax ________________

Write questions for the following answers.

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No, Jim doesn’t check his e-mail every day.
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Yes, they have a website, but I don’t know the address.
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Yes, I can print a copy for you.
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No, he forgot to save the file.
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No, I didn’t check my e-mail yesterday. Why?

Dialogue Script – I guess I just need to chill out for a while

Barry: Do you feel like going out tonight?
Tiffany: I don’t know, I guess I’d rather stay home. I’m really tired.
Barry: Ok, we can order pizza if you like.
Tiffany: Good idea, I’m not in the mood for cooking either.
Barry: Good! So, how are things at work? You sounded worried when I talked to you on the phone this morning.
Tiffany: I am a little worried! We’re behind schedule with our current project and we may need to work overtime if we are to finish it on time.
Barry: I see. Didn’t you tell me the other day that your department is short-staffed?
Tiffany: It is. HR has been trying to find someone qualified but it hasn’t been easy. Actually we need two new employees since Maggy will be going on maternity leave in a couple of weeks.
Barry: I hope they can find some new people soon. I hate to see you feeling stressed like this.
Tiffany: It’s okay Barry, I’d rather not talk about this subject anymore. I guess I just need to chill out for a while.
Barry: Sure, I have a bottle of your favorite white wine in the freezer. Do you want me to get you a glass?
Tiffany: I’d love that honey. Thanks!