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.

RaviZara

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."

  1. RaviHow much farther is it? We've been walking forever.
  2. ZaraAbout two more miles. We're halfway to the top.
  3. RaviHalfway? That's it? My legs are made of stone.
  4. ZaraDrink some water. The view at the top is worth it.
  5. RaviIt's too hot. And there are too many bugs. And the path is too steep.
  6. ZaraAnything else?
  7. RaviMy sandwich got squashed. It's basically bread soup now.
  8. ZaraRavi, can you stop complaining for five minutes? It's getting on my nerves.
  9. RaviSorry. I know. I've been terrible all morning.
  10. ZaraYou were the one who wanted to do this hike. You planned it.
  11. RaviI know. And I was excited. Look on the bright side, I said.
  12. ZaraSo what happened? Is it really the bugs?
  13. RaviHonestly? It's my feet. My new boots are killing me.
  14. ZaraNew boots? Did you wear them before today?
  15. RaviI took them out of the box this morning.
  16. ZaraOh, Ravi. Sit down. Take them off. Let me see.
  17. RaviThat bad?
  18. ZaraTwo big blisters. Good thing I always carry bandages. And spare socks.
  19. 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.