Words to know
look or act like an older family member
have a friendly relationship with someone
have a strong, warm relationship with someone
Step 1 of 5
Listen first
No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.
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Practice · 3 min
Take Arjun's part first, then Emma's. Arjun is nervous and repeats names to lock them in; Emma is patient until "Oh, this is hopeless." Keep the names clear and a little slower, as if you're memorizing them too.
- ArjunOkay, before we go in, tell me about your family one more time.
- EmmaArjun, we've done this three times. You'll be fine.
- ArjunThere are nineteen people inside, and I've met exactly two of them.
- EmmaFine. My mom, Linda. My dad, Frank. You met them at graduation.
- ArjunLinda and Frank. Got it. And your sister is... Rachel?
- EmmaRebecca. Rachel is my aunt, Dad's sister. She takes after Grandma.
- ArjunMeaning what?
- EmmaMeaning she'll ask about your salary before dessert.
- ArjunGreat. And who do you get along with best?
- EmmaUncle Joe. We're really close. He taught me to fish.
- ArjunJoe is married to Rachel?
- EmmaNo, Joe is Mom's brother. Rachel is married to Pete. Oh, this is hopeless.
- ArjunMaybe it's time for a drawing. Do you have a pen?
- EmmaHere. I'll draw the whole tree on this napkin. Mom's side on the left.
- ArjunThis is so much better. Rebecca, Rachel, Pete, Joe. And who's Biscuit?
- EmmaBiscuit is the dog. Say hello to him first. It'll make Grandma happy.
- ArjunThat's the best advice you've given me all day.
- EmmaKeep the napkin in your pocket. Now come on, they're waiting.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.