1. 01The deadline that moved“We're already cutting it close, so let's not add anything else.”Listening 8 min
  2. 02Water through the ceiling“I could be wrong, but I think the noise is coming from upstairs.”Listening 8 min
  3. 03The last seat to Nairobi“Sorry if I was a bit short with you earlier.”Listening 8 min
  4. 04Splitting the check“I don't want to be that person, but can we split it differently?”Listening 8 min
  5. 05A knee that won't quit“I'm going to sit this one out and let my knee rest.”Listening 8 min
  6. 06The rent notice“Is there any wiggle room on the price?”Listening 8 min
  7. 07The laptop that won't wake up“Good call, I'll keep a copy on the shared drive.”Listening 8 min
  8. 08The missing section“I've been dropping the ball on this, and I'm sorry.”Listening 8 min
  9. 09Canceling on a friend“Please don't hate me, but I have to cancel tonight.”Listening 8 min
  10. 10Who's hosting this year“I've hosted four years in a row, so could someone else take a turn?”Listening 8 min
  11. 11The tow lot“Is it actually worth the hassle to appeal this?”Listening 8 min
  12. 12Rain on the big day“My gut says we go for it, but let me check first.”Listening 8 min
  13. 13Late for rehearsal“Would seven-thirty work better for everyone?”Listening 8 min
  14. 14The Monday meeting“Could we try written updates for a month instead of meeting?”Listening 8 min
  15. 15The pan in the sink“I'm not keeping score, but can we share the dishes more evenly?”Listening 8 min
  16. 16No room tonight“Is it really five minutes away, or five minutes in theory?”Listening 8 min
  17. 17The burned roast“Panicking won't help, so let's take a look first.”Listening 8 min
  18. 18Awake at three“I'm trying to cut off coffee at noon so I can sleep.”Listening 8 min
  19. 19The goodbye gift“I'd love to chip in, but it's been a tight month.”Listening 8 min
  20. 20The wrong chat“I sent that to the wrong chat, so I've deleted it.”Listening 8 min
  21. 21A little more time“Would Monday work, if Wednesday's a bit of a stretch?”Listening 8 min
  22. 22The borrowed car“I should've told you right away, and I'm sorry.”Listening 8 min
  23. 23Dad's new phone“This new phone is driving me up the wall.”Listening 8 min
  24. 24Cozy means small“Could I come back and see it at night first?”Listening 8 min
  25. 25Warm air in a heat wave“Could you bring a fan up while we wait for the repair?”Listening 8 min
  26. 26The open mic“Ready is a strong word, but I'll give it a try.”Listening 8 min
  27. 27A no or a not yet“So is that a no, or a not yet?”Listening 8 min
  28. 28The bag that went to Lisbon“That's one way of putting it, I suppose.”Listening 8 min
  29. 29The dumpling plan“Hear me out before you say anything.”Listening 8 min
  30. 30Canceling the gym“I've made up my mind, so I'd like to cancel, please.”Listening 8 min
  31. 31Six streaming services“Let's each keep one and cancel the rest.”Listening 8 min
  32. 32The door with moods“Sorry, I was getting a bit sarcastic there.”Listening 8 min
  33. 33Very social“Is that a polite way of saying he talks too much?”Listening 8 min
  34. 34See you Saturday“It kind of slipped out, but I don't think he noticed.”Listening 8 min