The moment

It's Thursday evening in Toronto. Tyler wants to play golf on Saturday, but his friend Priya reminds him about the poker night they're both going to, and neither of them has a present for the host's birthday. Listen for how they fit everything into one day, and for the lines from the whole unit that come back.

The conversation

TylerPriya
  1. Tyler
  2. Priya
  3. Tyler
  4. Priya
  5. Tyler
  6. Priya
  7. Tyler
  8. Priya
  9. Tyler
  10. Priya
  11. Tyler
  12. Priya
  13. Tyler
  14. Priya

Words to know

suggesting a plan

agreeing to a plan, with a little caution

neither person is better or worse now

someone who gets upset when they lose

do you agree?

Check yourself

1What problem does Priya point out?
2Why does Tyler mention the sand trap?
3How do they choose the present?

Practice · 3 min

Round one: repeat every line. Round two: mute Tyler and say his lines, from the golf invitation to the promise about poker. Round three: mute Priya and practice planning a busy day with a friend. Then plan your own Saturday out loud in one line, the way Priya does at the end.

  1. TylerFeel like playing golf on Saturday? The forecast looks really great.
  2. PriyaI'd love to, but have you forgotten about Sophie's poker night?
  3. TylerOh no, that's this Saturday? I thought it was next weekend.
  4. PriyaIt's this Saturday, and it's her birthday. We still haven't bought a present.
  5. TylerOK, what if we play nine holes early and shop after lunch?
  6. PriyaThat could work. But I haven't played in ages, so don't laugh at me.
  7. TylerI won't. Last week I spent more time in the sand trap than on the fairway.
  8. PriyaGood, then we're even. What should we get Sophie? You know her better.
  9. TylerShe's really down-to-earth. She loves coffee and hates anything flashy.
  10. PriyaThen maybe a nice mug and some good coffee beans, nothing too expensive.
  11. TylerPerfect. It's the thought that counts. We'll ask them to gift-wrap it.
  12. PriyaAnd at poker, remember, we're only playing for bragging rights.
  13. TylerI know, I know. I'll try not to be a sore loser this time.
  14. PriyaGreat. Tee off at eight, shopping at one, cards at seven. Deal?

Say it today

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