Words to know
make a different decision from the one before
decide finally
choose something
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Practice · 3 min
Take Tara's part first, then Leo's. Tara talks fast and keeps interrupting herself with "actually" and "sorry." Leo is slow, friendly and patient. Copy his warm, joking last line, and the nervous lift in her "Wish me luck."
- LeoHi, what can I get you?
- TaraHi. A large iced latte, please. With oat milk.
- LeoIced latte with oat milk. Name?
- TaraTara. Actually, wait. Sorry, I've changed my mind. It's cold outside. Make that hot.
- LeoNo problem. One hot latte, oat milk.
- TaraSorry, actually, coffee makes me shaky. Could I get a green tea instead?
- LeoSure. But your iced latte is already made. My coworker is fast.
- TaraOh no. I'm so sorry. I'll pay for it. My brain won't make up its mind today.
- LeoIt's fine, really. Is everything okay? You seem a bit nervous.
- TaraI'm meeting someone here. A first date. He's coming in five minutes.
- LeoAh. That explains the shaky hands.
- TaraI read that ordering tea makes you look calm and relaxed.
- LeoCan I give you some advice? Order what you actually like.
- TaraI actually like the iced latte. Even in winter.
- LeoThen go with the iced latte. It's ready, it's yours, and it looks great.
- TaraAnd the tea?
- LeoKeep it for your date. Maybe he likes tea.
- TaraOh, that's him at the door. Okay, thank you. Wish me luck.
- LeoGood luck. And if he orders an iced latte in winter, marry him.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.