Daily Life - Getting Flowers (C0159)

A: Hello sir, how may I help you?
B: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
A: I see, may I ask whatthe occasion is?
B: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
A: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husb ands and boyfriends. It has a dozenlong stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achievethe effect of immediate forgiveness.
B: I think I'm gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?
A: Mmm, well this is our " I'm sorry I cheated on you" package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnati ons and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.
B: I don't think that's gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!
A: I'm sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?
B: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier .
A: Get out of my store you jerk!

Key Vocabulary

occasion occasion
dozen a word used to describe twelve units
recommend say something deserves to be chosen
fragrance a scent or smell
chubby more polite way of calling someone fat

Supplementary Vocabulary

vase a container for holding flowers, usually made of glass or porcelain
bouquet a bunch of flowers tied together
greenery the green plants in a bouquet that are not flowers, such as large leaves
centerpiece a decorative object found at the center of a table, usually made of flowers
to suck up to flatter someone excessively with words and gifts, in order to get on their good side

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