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my coworker Angie's mom is hopitalized for lung cancer

me: how's it going with your mom?
A: oh, you know, she's not getting any better or worse.
me: just hang in there. she's a wonderful lady, just as optimistic as you
A: you are so sweet. i'm gonna take her out to my cousin's graduation party this weekend
me: that sounds fun, as long as she feels like up for it.
A: yeah, she wants to do it.
me: i know she's under Chemo. i hope she still has good appetitie
A: mostly we have to feed her baby food. but there's also times she craves steak
me: well, that's a good sign. have a good weekend then. have fun at the party
A: thanks, we will. i'll see you Monday

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coworker F's 7-year-old son Dane joined a soccer team

F: i'm gonna leave early today to take Dane to soccer practice
me: good for him. i didn't know many American kids who play soccer, unlike football and baseball.
F: isn't soccer big in China?
me: very much so in Asia, I'd say
F: tell me about the most wellknown Asian players.
me: you know me, i'm not that into sports. but i think the top-notch players are the Europeans and South Americans.
F: i see.

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coworker M writes books in his spare time

me: M, Lisa told me you've published quite a few books already. that's awesome!
M: thank you. they are not bestsellers though.
me: hey, you still got your fans. i heard one of them has sold three thousand copies. that's impressive!
M: it's for fun, mostly. i mean writing.
me: when do you find time for writing though? I hardly do anything after work.
M: it's hard for me with my wife pregnant again. but i get up at 5 every day and write for an hour.
me: wow, that's a lot of discipline. i'm definitely not an early bird.

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 topic 4: Lisa's apt

me: hey, lis, do you still live in that apt?
L: yep, i know, the landlord is aweful but it's too much hassel to move again.
me: why did you sell your house anyway? don't you like to be a homeowner?
L: there's too much around a house. i couldn't take it.
me: totally. lawn care in the summer and snowplow in the winter. not the best for single women like us.
L: exactly. sweetheart. i know what you mean.
me: i like living in an apt except for the noise.
L: most apts in this area are not very sound-proof
me: there's luxury ones that are. but way to pricy.
L: as always, nothing is perfect.

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topic 5: my boss likes Chinese food, but the local Chinese restautants aren't that good

boss: guess what, i found a little Chinese place yesterday. the food is really good.
me: really? where is it and what's it called?
boss: it's called ....., across from that Target plaza.
me: i've never noticed. i'll definitely check it out. what did you eat there?
boss: i ordered General Tso Chicken and Tsechuan beef. they serve sushi too.
me: sounds good. thanks for letting me know. you know more Chinese restaurants than I do!
boss: oh i know the truth. you don't really like American Chinese food.
me: i'm just not fond of too much soysauce, sugar and corn starch.
boss: makes sense. the good thing is you are a good cook.
me: are you serious boss? you never tasted my cooking.
boss: all Chinese people are, right?
me: haha, that's like saying all Americans know how to grill.
boss: there you go.

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