Words to know
help someone, often with something physical
refuses to move, even when you push hard
separate something into its pieces
Step 1 of 5
Listen first
No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.
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- ChenText hidden. Listen first.
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Practice · 3 min
Take Chen's part first, then Poppy's. They're both out of breath and a bit stressed, so keep the lines short and punchy. Say "Stairs don't get narrower, Chen." flat and tired, and let "It's actually moving." sound surprised and happy.
- PoppyChen, thank you so much for coming. I owe you big time.
- ChenHappy to give you a hand. Is this the last big thing?
- PoppyThe sofa, yes. Then only boxes. Ready? One, two, three.
- ChenOkay. Up the stairs. Slowly. Turn it a little to your left.
- PoppyIt's stuck. The corner's caught on the railing.
- ChenLet me push from this side. No, it won't budge.
- PoppyThe delivery guys got it in two years ago. It must fit.
- ChenMaybe they came through a different door. Or the stairs were wider.
- PoppyStairs don't get narrower, Chen.
- ChenFair point. Okay, let's think. Does it have legs that come off?
- PoppyI have no idea. I've never looked underneath it.
- ChenHold it there. Yes, there are screws. Do you have a screwdriver?
- PoppyIt's in a box. One of forty boxes, all labeled "misc."
- ChenThat's a great labeling system.
- PoppyWait, I have one on my keychain. My dad gave it to me for emergencies.
- ChenYour dad's a genius. Okay, legs are off. Try again.
- PoppyIt's moving. It's actually moving. Keep going.
- ChenAnd we're in. Where do you want it?
- PoppyBy the window. Then pizza's on me, and you pick the toppings.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.