Words to know

be unable to move or leave

do something while you wait

make people think well of you when they first meet you

Step 1 of 5

Listen first

No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.

DevLucy

Practice · 3 min

Take Dev's part first, then Lucy's. Dev gets more stressed as the scene goes on; Lucy stays relaxed, because she knows something he doesn't. Listen for her small pause before "Hmm." Then copy the calm, amused reveal in the last line.

  1. DevThis elevator is so slow. It's been three minutes and we're on floor four.
  2. LucyIt's always like this. Where are you going?
  3. DevFloor nineteen. A job interview at ten. I'm terrible at making a good first impression.
  4. LucyWell, you look very professional. Nice tie.
  5. DevThanks. I changed it three times this morning. (a loud bang) What was that?
  6. LucyOh no. We've stopped. I think we're stuck.
  7. DevStuck? Between floors? I have eight minutes.
  8. LucyPress the call button. The red one, with the bell.
  9. DevHello? We're stuck between floors six and seven.
  10. LucyWhat did they say?
  11. DevFifteen minutes. A technician is coming. I'll miss the start of my interview.
  12. LucyRelax. Who's the interview with?
  13. DevA Ms. Kim, head of design. I've read everything about her.
  14. LucyReally? What have you read?
  15. DevShe's very smart. She's also very strict, apparently. She hates people who are late.
  16. LucyHmm. Well, we might as well kill time. Tell me about your work.
  17. DevOkay. I design apps for hospitals. My last project helped nurses share patient notes.
  18. LucyThat's interesting. What was the hardest part?
  19. DevGetting doctors to use it. They hate change. Sorry, why are you smiling?
  20. LucyBecause I'm Lucy Kim. And I think this interview is going very well.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.