Words to know

get comfortable in a new home, job or place

accept something without a problem

agree to a compromise where both people give something

Step 1 of 5

Listen first

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

CharlotteTyler

Practice · 3 min

Take Tyler's part first, then Charlotte's. Tyler is friendly and a little careful when the drums come up; Charlotte is polite but clearly worried. Copy the pause in "A bed, a desk... and a drum kit." and her disbelief in "A real one? With cymbals?"

  1. CharlotteSo this is your room. The closet's small, but the light is great.
  2. TylerIt's perfect. Thanks for picking me. I know you had a lot of people interested.
  3. CharlotteYou were the only one who didn't ask about parking. How are you settling in?
  4. TylerPretty well. The movers bring the rest of my stuff this afternoon.
  5. CharlotteGreat. Anything big?
  6. TylerA bed, a desk... and a drum kit.
  7. CharlotteA drum kit. A real one? With cymbals?
  8. TylerI did mention I play music. It was in my message.
  9. CharlotteYou said "music." I pictured a guitar. A quiet one.
  10. TylerI know how it sounds. I use practice pads. It's much quieter than you think.
  11. CharlotteThe walls in this building are very thin, Tyler.
  12. TylerOkay. What if I only play when you're at work? Weekdays, before six.
  13. CharlotteHmm. I'm fine with that. And never on Sunday mornings.
  14. TylerDeal. Thanks for meeting me halfway.
  15. CharlotteJust so you know, I have a bass guitar in the closet. I haven't played in years.
  16. TylerWait. Seriously? We could practice together sometimes.
  17. CharlotteWeekdays, before six?
  18. TylerI'll make an exception for the band.

Say it today

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