Daily Life - Small Talk 5 - Brief Talk With A Stranger (C0319)

Older gentleman: Oh dear Miss, you are soaked! Wow, it's really raining heavily outside.
Michelle: Yes, it sure is. I had to run here from work! I need to rush as I'm on my lunch break.
Older gentleman: Well please, why don't you go ahead of me in line? I'm in no hurry.
Michelle: Oh, that's so nice of you! Thank you very much.
Older gentleman: My pleasure Miss. Actually, could you recommend what to eat here? I've never been here before.
Michelle: Sure. Well, the avocado sandwich is delicious, and it's the healthiest thing on the menu. Personally, I think the beef salad is the tastiest choice. I usually get that. Also, the milkshakes are the best milkshakes in town!
Older gentleman: Well, thanks for the suggestions.
Michelle: Oh, don't mention it.

Key Vocabulary

soak to be thoroughly wet
rush in a hurry
personally as regards oneself
suggestion idea about what someone should do
mention talk about something briefly

Supplementary Vocabulary

drench to wet thoroughly
scrumptios very pleasing
haste urgent need of quick action

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