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Speaker: I have a good feeling tomorrow will be fun. We are going to a new restaurant in town Listener: Oh yeah? What kind of restaurant? Speaker: Its a new burrito place Listener: Oh cool, I hope it ends up being nice and tasty.
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Speaker: My car fuel gauge is not working. It left me on the side of the road without gas in the middle of nowhere ! Listener: Oh wow that sounds scary, I hope your alright? Speaker: Yes, I played the radio, until someone I knew passed by to stop to inquire. Good thing I live in a small town where everyone knows me Listener: Thats great, glad someone you knew passed by. Hope its not going to be expensive to fix.
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Speaker: Hey, I have some good news. Listener: What is that? Speaker: I think my house might finally be sold! ahhh Listener: Nice, how much did you get for it?
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Speaker: I was at home and last minute my dad took me to the Yankees game. Listener: That is so thoughtful of him, did you guys catch a ball? Speaker: No, but it was still fun. Listener: I am sure it was! :)
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Speaker: Like Scarface said, "There's no one I trust but ME!"....I'm the only person who's never failed me, I'm the most trustworthy guy I know Listener: I'm very glad you can rely on yourself! I def trust you already. Speaker: Thanks for your kind words. Now kindly give me your bank account info and social security number ;)) Listener: I'll email you right away, keep a look out for that :-)
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Speaker: My sister is pregnant! I can't believe I'm going to have another niece or nephew Listener: That is pretty exciting :) do you have kids of your own Speaker: I have a son, he's one. I also have one niece and one nephew already Listener: Nice looks like you're gonna be racking up some babysitting hours..lol hope you're ready
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Speaker: I get more stoked about my future when I get the cheat codes to life unexpectedly. Listener: Nicde Speaker: Yes these days been feeling like Neo in the Matrix. You ever get that feeling Listener: No, I never had.
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Speaker: I have a coworker sitting next to me that has very frequently his finger inside his nose. Listener: Man that's pretty gross Speaker: Yes, I know. I try most of time to not look in his direction. Listener: I would switch computers...or ask him if he's found gold yet
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Speaker: My brother bought me dinner tonight. It was a nice gesture Listener: That was really nice. I hope you had a good dinner. Speaker: It was very good indeed Listener: Sounds like you have a really nice brother. You are very lucky!
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Speaker: I saw a magic show the other day and was the guy was fantastic. I could not believe some of the stuff he was doing Listener: That's interesting, I haven't seen a good magic show in a while. Speaker: He seemed like he should big in a much bigger stage. He was that good Listener: Very cool, I hope more people continue to recognize his talent and he gets the acclaim he deserves.
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Speaker: When I was much younger, my grandmother took care of me while my mom worked. I need to send her something. Listener: Sounds like a great lady. I am glad you are appreciative of her Speaker: Absolutely, I get busy at times but I think it's important to remember the people who got me here. Listener: Yes it is. You should take her out to dinner or something to say thank you.
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Speaker: My birthday was last week. Listener: Happy birthday! Did you have fun? Speaker: When I got to work, my office was decorated and full of balloons. Listener: That sounds like a lot of fun. You have some pretty great coworkers!
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Speaker: I feel really bad because I hate my boyfriends parents. Listener: I know how that is. What happened? Speaker: They are just so aweful to him, but he doesn't seem to realize how little they care about him. Listener: That is so sad. I have dealt with something similar. Good luck!
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Speaker: She gets on to me for stupid stuff Listener: Ive been there. It gets old real quick. Speaker: For sure! I work with the state so I'm trying to hang in there for the retirement. Listener: Just try and keep a low profile and stay busy.
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Speaker: My girlfriend got me concert tickets to see my favorite band this weekend. She told me they were sold out. Listener: How did she get them if they were sold out? Speaker: Thats only what she told me. She waited until my birthday today to say that she was actually able to get them. Listener: Wow thats awsome man. Who are you seeing?
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Speaker: When I woke up this morning there were TWO spiders on my bed. Listener: That sounds horrible, and scary Speaker: I have no idea how long'd been there. I just can't get over that there was more than one. Listener: What did you do after Speaker: Screamed, evacuated. lol. My husband took care of the spiders.
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Speaker: I had to cancel lunch this morning with a relative. I still feel bad about it Listener: Aw, I hate it when that happens, but I bet the relative understands. Sometimes things come up. Speaker: I hope they do Listener: They've probably been on the other side of this situation before.
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Speaker: I have hope that this weekend will be fun. I am off and hope to do something fun Listener: Sounds fun! Where ya headed to? Speaker: I hope to a brewery or two Listener: Oh cool. Sounds like fun! Be safe!
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Speaker: My nephew starts 10th grade this year! Listener: Are you excited for them Speaker: Yeah! He plays football this year too! Listener: That sounds like a good year to me Speaker: Yeah I remember those days! I didn't play football though.
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Speaker: Just got accepted to Yale! Listener: That's awesome! What are you going to study? Speaker: I'm going to study some business administration. Listener: That's really cool! Good luck!
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Speaker: I found my girlfriend having sex with my best friend Listener: That's awful I'm sorry to hear that, what are you planning on doing? Speaker: Not talking to either of them again for a start. Listener: Definitely, I'd look to move on if I was you.
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Speaker: My sister's been going through a bit of a hard time lately, so today I baked her a big ol pumpkin pie. Listener: I love me some pumpkin pie, whats she going through? Speaker: She was laid off recently and her guinea pig died, which she had for a pretty long time. And yeah, I made a pumpkin pie because that's one of my favorites. Listener: I'm sorry to hear that, I love animals. I hope she cheers up.
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Speaker: Just sent out all my applications to school. Listener: Are you nervous about which schools you might get accepted for, or do you feel good about it? Speaker: I'm feeling confident because my GPA is 4.0. Listener: Oh wow, yeah you should have no problem! I did just fine with way worse than that.
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Speaker: i would rather starve than eat mcdonalds Listener: tell me more about this Speaker: i am a wendy's guy, i find their food much more satisfying Listener: but i would less satisfied Speaker: oh thats for sure
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Speaker: it annoys me that my wife keeps giving our son a stick even though he hurts himself every single time Listener: Why don't you say something? Speaker: i did, she calls me a helicopter parent and just laughs at me Listener: That isn't nice.
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Speaker: I am afraid of clowns. Listener: oh gosh, me too!! especially the clown from the movie IT Speaker: Yes I saw that movie and cried. Listener: i slept with a light on for a couple of night lol
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Speaker: When I lost 20 pounds, I was very happy of my achievement. Listener: I bet, that is a great achievment! Loosing weight is hard! Keeping it off is even harder. Speaker: Yes, I know. It is very difficult for me to keep it off. I am trying very hard. Listener: You can do it! Keep up the hard work :)
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Speaker: My resilience / drive to succeed is an asset I'm never letting go of...It's gotten me this far and I'm financially independent, have great friends, and am eating well everyday Listener: You sound inspirational my friend. Speaker: Thanks for the kind words. I just live everyday like it's my last because my parents brought me here to live the dream Listener: Where are you living your dream out at?
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Speaker: Just got let go from my hockey team. Listener: Sry to hear that....what happened Speaker: I wasn't good enough so they cut me. Listener: Hey well I bet you're talented at other things...just stack your paper and you'll have the last laugh
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Speaker: My boss called me into his office the other day and told me I was getting 12 hours of leave! I had no idea I was getting it and was quite taken aback! Listener: Did your boss tell you why? Speaker: I guess my metrics were all better than my coworkers. It was a great little bonus! Listener: Oh so it was a positive thing...that's great, well I hope you enjoy your mini vacation :)
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Speaker: I look forward and never back, up and never down...turn every frown upside down cuz what's life if ya can't chase the crown ;) Listener: Um, you seem really upbeat and happy! Speaker: upbeat and happy I'm undefeated Mike Tyson vs larry time's slow when u crabby I just want a girl who's not flabby Listener: Are you really excited about somthing going on in your life?
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Speaker: I got cut from the soccer team over my friend. Listener: That sucks so much. I hope there isn't any tension between you and your friend. Speaker: There is I'm quite jealous now of him. Listener: I hope you can both work it out, it would be awful for a friendship to end over something like that.
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Speaker: When one of my coworker was at the hospital, I went multiple times to visit him. Listener: What happened to him Speaker: He had a knee surgery. He had a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Listener: That sounds very painful. I am sure they were glad you came with them
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Speaker: I got a bonus at work today. It was a nice shock Listener: That is very good news. It means that you are doing a great job. Speaker: I hope so. I hope to get more of them Listener: What are you planning to do with the money?
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Speaker: Very stoked that I just got my tickets for Halloween Horror Nights this year. Listener: I love Halloween, what is horrors night? Speaker: It's a Halloween festival at Universal Studios. Listener: That's fun, do the ghosts chase you around? Speaker: Yes, they have people dressed up as ghosts, zombies, and lots more that chase you.
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Speaker: Just took a bite at this restaurant and my burger had a tomato, gross. Listener: Ah you aren't a big fan of tomatos? Speaker: Nope they are disgusting, I'm getting my money back. Listener: Yes, if you requested no tomato, you should get a refund!
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Speaker: I'm ecstatic like Matt Hughes slammin Newton on the mat it's a fact haters mad cuz I got dapper swag got the ladies stariin like who daaat Listener: What does that even mean? Speaker: Worker_2 confused bemused got juked like OJ I got the juice too fast for you I'm killing rhymes like Seuss Ok I'm the accused Jodie Foster Oh guess I lost ya Listener: Interesting, what caused you to do that?
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Speaker: I really dislike chocolate cake but my mom got me some. Listener: What's your favorite kind of cake flavor Speaker: I love vanilla, I was quite let down in that moment. Listener: Ice ice baby widen your horizons maybe can't identify with the girl or guy who shy's away from chocolate cake b***h u craayy
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Speaker: Man I tried something GROSS the other night Listener: What was it? Speaker: Eggplant!! So gross! Have you ever tried it? Listener: Yeah and I understand. It's not for everybody! Speaker: I know! So mushy and just.......ewwww
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Speaker: I'm really scared of going down to my basement. Listener: lol why? Speaker: It's so dark and creepy down there. Listener: lol. Do you think there are monsters down there? Speaker: Maybe.... Listener: You should turn the lights on!
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Speaker: I just had my air conditioning system cleaned out because it wasn't working right. Wow, the junk that came out of it was awful. The owner before me never used filters. Listener: Did you call him to complain about that? Speaker: No, since its my house and they missed it in inspection, there wasn't much I could talk to him about. It was gross. Dirt, dust, and gobs of pet hair. I was breathing it the whole time! Listener: That's awful, my air conditioner is cleaned thankfully.
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Speaker: It's so nice to just relax by the beach,. Listener: I'm right there with you! That is the best thing in the world! Are you there now? I'm talking to my husband about moving to the beach permanently. Speaker: I'm there now, laying in a hammock loving life. Listener: I'm so jealous! I haven't been in years now! Breathe in the salt air for me!
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Speaker: My good friend doesnt have a car right now. I lent him mine to use in the evenings to get to work. Listener: You must be a savior to him, is he paying you for that? Speaker: He is just a good friend and I know he would do the same if I were in that position. I know he will treat my vehicle very carefully. Listener: Very true, I hope he knows how lucky he is.
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Speaker: I feel good about the chances of making this hockey team. Listener: Have you been working hard in the off season? Speaker: I have been, did tons of squats earlier. Listener: You sound very confident. Sounds like you put in the work. Good luck.
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Speaker: My son sits around all weekend and eats everything. Listener: Tell him to get out and do something! That must be frustrating. Speaker: Well, he pays rent but he definitely uses up more resources than he pays for. Listener: Its hard being a parent... but i am sure you are doing it right! Speaker: Well, I try. I moved to Alabama after the divorce and the kids hate it here.
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Speaker: I made an authentic peruvian dish the other day. it was awesome! Listener: I love peruvian food! What did you make? Speaker: I made lomo saltado ( i hope i spelled that right lol ) it turned out great. i love south american food Listener: That green sauce with the cilantro and the jalepenos is the best! What is lomo? Speaker: Its steak strips, with ajis onions peppers tomatoes.. almost like a stir fry but better! Listener: Yum! I have all the ingredients for the chicken, I might make that now instead of the bbq chicken, thanks for the idea.
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Speaker: I just took the bar exam this week. Listener: That is great how do you think you did? Speaker: I did awesome! Listener: Congratulations that is so awesome to have passed such a intense exam.
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Speaker: my kids get on my nerves when it comes to dinner time Listener: Uh oh! Are they picky? Speaker: Now they only want fast food. Thats not cheap Listener: That's not cheap at all!
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Speaker: My upstairs neighbor is making too much noise with her heels. Sometimes, she wake me up with the noise that she make. Listener: Are you gonna complain to someone about it? Speaker: I already told her. The landlord also told her but she does care Listener: I am sorry to hear that then...
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Speaker: I was heartbroken when my grandmother passed away, it still hurts me a lot Listener: I understand. I had the same feeling. When did she passed away? Speaker: in 2011, so a few years ago now Listener: How old was she when she passed away?
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Speaker: We went out shopping for school supplies and backpacks and my two kiddos are get to go! Listener: good stuff, you picked a good time to do it! Speaker: Yeah, I like being prepared and they start next Monday! Listener: wow that is pretty soon, it snuck up on me
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Speaker: I am scared of horror movies, I never could tolerate them Listener: Me too! I used to be able to watch some when I was younger but then I realized I was torturing myself because I hate them! Speaker: Yeah, they are just no fun to watch in my opinon Listener: I agree. They literally haunt you forever.
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Speaker: I ate a PB&J sandwich yesterday and it reminded me so much of childhood days. Listener: Why is that? Speaker: I used to eat them so much as a kid, but never as an adult. Listener: oh, that makes sense. why yesterday then? Speaker: I randomly decided to make one with what I had on hand in the house. Really took me back.
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Speaker: I was heartbroken when my grandmother passed away, I am still not over it Listener: Oh I am sorry to hear that. You must have been close to her. Speaker: I was yes, but I guess that is life sometimes Listener: Yes, at least you have those memories of her to cherish and hold forever.
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Speaker: I worked for a company for 5 years and I found a new job that paid better. I worked out the last of my shifts but I felt bad for leaving a company that was so good to me. Listener: I get that, but money talks at the end of the day Speaker: Absolutely, I felt bad but the company I was working for did not offer the same benefits of the new company. Listener: That is what it comes down to sometimes!
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Speaker: I was heartbroken when my grandmother passed away, I still am not over it Listener: That is always tough to deal with. Time can help, but it can't get you over the loss of a loved one. Speaker: It is, and time heals all, but very slowly Listener: I agree. Things can always get better, just remember her and honor her the best that you can.
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Speaker: I am working parent who also goes to school. It can be tough Listener: I can imagine so! I bet you are one tired person when you hit the bed at night! Speaker: I am. But this is the first semester that all of the kids will be at school in the day time. I am going to kill it this semester Listener: I hope you do! I really wish you the best. Speaker: Thanks! You too
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Speaker: I am ready to play the new mario party game, I wish it would hurry up and release! Listener: I bet that will be fun. Do you do that a lot Speaker: Play games? Yes, very often Listener: I need to game more when I can
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Speaker: I am going to do well at work tomorrow. I am prepared for it Listener: Well with what? Speaker: I have a team meeting Listener: Well best of luck!
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Speaker: I am proud of my girlfriend for getting a new job, she makes more than me now Listener: That's awesome! What does she do? Speaker: she works with special needs students Listener: That's amazing! What a commendable job! Good for her!
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Speaker: I was going through my attic yesterday Listener: What happened? Speaker: I found my old Nintendo (NES) that I used to play as a kid! So many memories! Listener: Wow I love nintendo, you should get an NES classic! Speaker: Why when I already have the old one? lol. I tried to buy one but couldnt find one a couple years ago
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Speaker: i was at this major store and the lady ahd like 4 items on the belt , and i wanted to put mines on but she would not move hers Listener: Oh wow, sorry to hear, that was really rude of her. Speaker: that was very stupid of her , it seemed kind of racist to me Listener: Some people can take things so far. I hate it when they do that. Speaker: that store is notorious for rude shoppers though Listener: I am the type of person that gets what I have to buy and get out of the store.
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Speaker: I was so excited when my oldest daughter came home from college to visit. Listener: proud parent right , do you miss her during the year ? Speaker: Yes, I sure do. She is so smart. Taking courses for graphic arts while working a job with her major. Listener: one day my child will make me proud like that Speaker: We have five two in college and two in high school and one in pre school. They all make us proud. Children are such great blessings. Listener: thats a lot of kids, god bless
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Speaker: Today, I lost my wallet. I am mad at myself. Listener: I am so sorry to hear it! Speaker: I think I lost it at the TimHortons when I was paying for my coffee. I should have left there. Listener: Hopefully you can go back and get it!
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Speaker: I found my old Nintendo at my parents. I had so much fun playing it last week. Listener: That sounds like a lot of fun! What were some of your favorite games to play? Speaker: I play Super Mario Brothers and Metroid. I even remembered most of the levels. It was really cool. Listener: That is really cool. It's nice that you could rediscover a bit of your childhood.
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Speaker: I just got a raise at work! Listener: Thats great news. Where you expecting it? Speaker: Yeah I sort of was because I've been working really hard at work! Listener: Well that is great. Sounds like you really deserved it.
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Speaker: My cable costs me 100 dollars a month Listener: That's a rip off at that price. Speaker: IT is. Plus, I can never find anything to watch! Listener: Did you ever try netflix? It's great. Speaker: Yes. I love netflix. I dont know why I thought this would be better
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Speaker: Just got dumped by the girl. Listener: Thats too bad Speaker: It was on christmas no less, tragic really. Listener: wow. thats kind of cruel
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Speaker: I cannot wait for the new super smash bros, it is going to be so good! Listener: What is that game about Speaker: it is a fighting game with lots of nintendo characters Listener: That sounds really fun, I am sure it will be good
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Speaker: I was shocked in a good way at the weather this morning. It felt nice outside Listener: that is good, it has been hot here recently Speaker: It has, so it was a nice change Listener: that is good, cherish that stuff while it lasts!
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Speaker: My girlfriend is so supportive. Listener: That is very nice to have someone providing support Speaker: I opened up to her about my depression. Listener: Good. It is important to be open about all subject. Is she accepting it?
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Speaker: At work, there is a coworker that smell terribly bad. I can't breath. Listener: Did you tell him about it or no? Speaker: I can't tell him. I don't want to make any trouble. Listener: You should tell him he will like you for it.
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Speaker: My friend is getting a new truck tomorrow. I wanted it so bad Listener: Aww dangit! Maybe he'll let you drive it Speaker: I hope so, I would love that Listener: And then just keep driving and don't take it back lol
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Speaker: I found my old yearbook yesterday Listener: How did that make you feel Speaker: It brough back some old memories of school! I miss some of my friends. Listener: I have been there. It is nice to have those memories Speaker: Yeah! I think I may find a couple on FB and see if they want to hangout soon!
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Speaker: I have a big job interview coming up. I am so nervous I almost dont want to go. Its kind of scary to think about. Listener: i get that, I have one coming up as well Speaker: I dont know what to do. My nerves are really bad. Listener: just stay calm and collected, talk slowly, gather your thought
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Speaker: I was surprised when my parents got me a car as my graduation present, it was not expected Listener: That is so awesome. I hope you show them how grateful you are. Speaker: I try to the best I can! Listener: Well I am sure you deserve it. Just take real good care of it.
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Speaker: Just sent in my application to Burger King, feeling good. Listener: That is great you should follow up with them in a few days. Speaker: I plan on it, it's a manager position too. Listener: I was going to ask if it was for a manager that is awesome you got this they will be hiring you on the spot.
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Speaker: Have you been to a circus? Listener: I have. It was a long time ago. I had a lot of fun watching it with my daughter but I always feel sad for the animals, until I found out that the circus I went to helps injured animals have a home. Speaker: operation free the circus animals! Listener: Yes! I'm very much against animal cruelty but not every circus is bad thankfully. Do you love the circus? Speaker: I went once and it was cool. I didn't think about animal rights back then though.
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Speaker: Someone got shot near my house the other day. I am terrified now and want to move. Listener: Did you see the person that got shot when it happened? Speaker: No, I didn't see anything. Just heard it and the police came by to see if we saw anything or had any information. The shooter knew the person and had a big problem with them which kind of made me feel better that it wasn't a random shooter, but still! This neighborhood is usually so nice! Listener: Where do you live?
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Speaker: Some of my daughters classmates in pre-k have been crying since the first day of school. Listener: Oh no! Are they just scared? Speaker: I guess. My daughter has done well since the first day. She was excited about school Listener: I'm so happy for her! Hopefully everything goes well for her Speaker: I hope the other kids get it together too lol
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Speaker: Hey, how's it going? Listener: Going good...what's up with you. Speaker: Nothing much. Just thinking about the time when I was still in college and had exams, and how hard that was. Sitting there wishing I was going to get an A at the end of it Listener: So how did you do? Did the hard work pay off for you? Speaker: I didn't get an A, but I ended up getting good enough grades to pass. So, I guess that's something
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Speaker: I was driving through flood waters and my car stalled out. Listener: Holy cow. I hate when that happens. It happens a lot here since I live near the ocean. How did it end up? Speaker: I was sitting in water nearly up to the windows and someone in a big truck came and pulled me out. Listener: Wow, how lucky. How did you end up thanking that person?
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Speaker: I was up for promotion this year. I lost out to another coworker. I really thought I had it. Listener: Oh no, I'm sorry man. Hopefully next time. Were you at least able to reach out and see what you could improve upon? Speaker: I got some good feed back. I really thought I had it though. Just a little bummed out. Listener: I bet that is pretty disappointing. Maybe some ice cream will make you feel better.
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Speaker: Another one of my friends got engaged Listener: You are saying it as if it's a bad thing, are you left without friends? Speaker: i feel left out Listener: My friend just stay strong, family and kids can suck you life away(not always of course). Speaker: That was dark lol
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Speaker: I was stressing over my accounting final today, but all that stress was for nothing. Listener: I guess you got an A? Speaker: I got a 95% on it! Looks like all those extra study sessions paid off! Listener: Well done, what other exams are left? Speaker: That was the last one for the summer, but then I have five more classes starting in two weeks.
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Speaker: I have been traveling for a month now. I am starting to miss my family and friends. Listener: Where have you been traveling Speaker: Im in Vietnam right now. This hostel I am in is so empty. Listener: Oh that sounds very exotic
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Speaker: I am going to feel pretty alone this weekend, My friends are going out of town Listener: Maybe you can catch up on some sleep? Speaker: I will need some for sure, good idea Listener: I know it will feel lonely but a good weekend to recharge will do some good.
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Speaker: My husband gets back from a month long business trip on Friday! I'm really looking forward to it! Listener: Are yall gonna go on a date? Speaker: I hope so! Gotta get my parents to take the kids and I was thinking of making his favorite dinner myself. Listener: what is the dinner?
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Speaker: I am gonna eat some chocolate cake! Listener: Yum!!!!! I literally just watched a recipe on how to make a vegan chocolate cake so I'm craving one! With tons of icing! Speaker: Yea, thats what I'm gonna get! Listener: Yum! Have a piece for me!!
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Speaker: I recently sat down and went through some old love letters I wrote my wife when we were younger. Talk about brought back so many memories of when we were young and life was so simple. Listener: Yeah that must have been a trip down memory lane. Speaker: Life is a lot more complicated now, but I'd say we still have a great life! Listener: Well you are one of the lucky ones then
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Speaker: I inherited my grandfathers watch when he passed. I like to wear it as a reminder of him. Listener: I bet he would be proud Speaker: I would hope so. He was a great person. I can still see him putting that watch on in the morning. Listener: It will always be a nice reminder then
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Speaker: I was pretty happy tonight. I got some wings and beer Listener: You got some good new? Speaker: I just liked drinking and eating with friends tonight Listener: I cant think of better way to have fun with friends. Sounds like a great time.
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Speaker: I hate when my son doesnt take a nap during the day. Listener: Why? Speaker: at night he is so irritated and it irritates me Listener: I understand. He need to rest and take a nap. Speaker: I wish he understood that lol
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Speaker: When I was kid, I was exhorting money from a kid that lived in my neighborhood. Now, I feel bad about it. Listener: You should. Thats not nice Speaker: When I was kid, I didn't think about how bad is it to do that. Now, I understand. Listener: well i hope you learned your lesson
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Speaker: I am very lucky to have healthy, happy children. There is so much sickness and sadness in the world today. Listener: Health is truly a blessing! How old are your children? Speaker: I have 4. They are 21, 19, 17, and 14. It makes me so sad to watch tv or be on the internet and see all the children living in poverty or with diseases like cancer. Listener: I agree. I can't imagine what it must be like to be a parent and go through that.
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Speaker: I absolutely hate olives. The other day I was eating a salad I got from Whole Foods and somehow a stray black olive was in there. >:( Listener: Eww! I really hate olives also. What things do you like in your salad? Speaker: I really like mixed greens with shredded carrots, onions, broccoli, almonds or pumpkin seeds, avocado...ah I could go on and on! Listener: I'm just a plain salad person, but I do like my bacon bits and croutons in a salad. Also some carrots.
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Speaker: I really nervous right now. I am waiting on a phone call to see if I got a job I interviewed for. Listener: That is very tense to be waiting on that kind of call you got this positive thoughts only. What position is it for? Speaker: It is for a manager position. I just wish they would call soon. Its hard waiting around. Listener: Just be patient you aced it and you will get that position and call soon.
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Speaker: I am so ready to move! Listener: Where are you moving to? Speaker: I am moving to California! I have everything ready to go! Listener: I love California.
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Speaker: My team, the Yankees won last night. Listener: Cool who were they up against? Speaker: They played the Kansas City Royals. Listener: Nice!
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Speaker: My nephew starts 10th grade this year Listener: Ohhhh sophomore year can be tough. How do you feel about that? Speaker: Pretty proud of him! He's starting the football team too! Listener: Wow. He's taking on quite a lot, but it'll be good for building his character as he gets older! Speaker: Yeah. he's pretty good at football too!