Situation 14:
In a Bar
What can I get for you gentlemen
tonight?
I’d like a gin and tonic,please.
Make mine a double scotch,straight up.
Did you have a rough day?
I don’t want to talk about it,but let’s just say you
should keep the bottle close at hand.
I understand
Hey,where’s my gin and tonic?
Okay,okay.Just give me a second here.
(Bartender goes to make the drinks.)
Man,I just wanted to apologize again for....
(Cutting Steve off.) Stop.We’re at a
bar now,not at the office,and I don’t want to
talk about work.I said it was okay and I
meant it.If it’s really still bothering you we can
talk about it on Monday.
You’re right.I’ll shut up now.
(Returning with a drink in each hand.)
Here’s a gin and tonic for you,and a double
scotch,straight up,for my friend who had
the hard day.I hope this helps.
You know it will.James,a toast to
No,you’re getting ahead of yourself.First,let’s drink to
our successful deal today.Cheers.