Situation 19:
Robert Calls Michelle on the Phone(Robert picks up the
phone and dials Michelle’s number,the phone rings)
Yes, hello.May I speak to Michelle, please?
Who’s calling?
Robert:(Suddenly nervous)Um, is this 326-1626?
Yes it is.May I ask who is calling?
Yes, I’m a friend of Michelle’s from school.
Oh? Well, I’m Michelle’s mother.May I tell Michelle who is calling?
Please tell her that Robert is calling.
Hold on just a minute and I’ll get her.
Thank you.
Robert’.1 can’t believe you called me so soon.
Hi Michelle.How are you?
I’m good.I just finished dinner.How are you?
I’m good,too.Listen,I asked my parent’s if you could come over
for dinner this Sunday and they said yes.Isn’t that cool?
That’s really cool!
So,do you want to?
Of course I do.
Where do you live?Is it far from city hall?
That’s where I live.
No, it’s pretty close.Get a pen,I’ll give you the address and phone
number.
All right First you go down main street until you come to the public libraryand
turn right at the next street which is 5th Avenue.Go down fifth Avervue
for six blocks and you will see a big park wiih a playground.
Okay.So far so good.
Turn left just before the park onto 11th street.My house is the second
one on the right; 1969 11th street.Do you think you can find it?
No problem.I know right where that park is.
What’s your phone number?
My number is 326 -1182
Did you say 326-1128?
No, 326-1182.
Aha!Okay I have it.What time should I come?
How about six o’clock?
I have to ask my parents, but I’m sure it will be fine.I’ll let you know in
school tomorrow.
Okay, talk to you then,good - night.
Good-night.