Words to know
annoy someone, especially again and again
think about the good parts of a bad situation
hurt someone badly (informal, for pain)
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Listen first
No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.
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Practice · 3 min
Take Ravi's part first, then Zara's. Ravi's complaints should sound like a list that keeps growing. Zara's patience runs out on "It's getting on my nerves," then her voice turns kind again at "Oh, Ravi. Sit down."
- RaviHow much farther is it? We've been walking forever.
- ZaraAbout two more miles. We're halfway to the top.
- RaviHalfway? That's it? My legs are made of stone.
- ZaraDrink some water. The view at the top is worth it.
- RaviIt's too hot. And there are too many bugs. And the path is too steep.
- ZaraAnything else?
- RaviMy sandwich got squashed. It's basically bread soup now.
- ZaraRavi, can you stop complaining for five minutes? It's getting on my nerves.
- RaviSorry. I know. I've been terrible all morning.
- ZaraYou were the one who wanted to do this hike. You planned it.
- RaviI know. And I was excited. Look on the bright side, I said.
- ZaraSo what happened? Is it really the bugs?
- RaviHonestly? It's my feet. My new boots are killing me.
- ZaraNew boots? Did you wear them before today?
- RaviI took them out of the box this morning.
- ZaraOh, Ravi. Sit down. Take them off. Let me see.
- RaviThat bad?
- ZaraTwo big blisters. Good thing I always carry bandages. And spare socks.
- RaviYou're a hero. Okay. Ten minutes, and then I'll complain less. I promise.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.