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[0:27]Hi, pizza delivery for Chris? Yeah. That's me. Oh hey, was it hard to find my place? A lot of drivers get lost around here. Ah, no. It was a piece of cake. But I didn't order any cake. Wait! Is there free cake with every order now? Huh? No, nothing like that. I mean, it was really easy to find your place. Oh, but I don't get it. Is cake supposed to be easy to find? Nah, man, it's just a saying. A piece of cake means something was so easy. You know, like eating cake. Ah...I get it. Sorry, I'm not used to these... food phrases. It's fine. Anyway, paying is also a piece of cake. The total is $18.50. Alright, here you go. I hope the pizza is as good as your... magic cake.
[1:33]Coffee shop.
[1:39]Good morning. What can I get for you? Morning! Just a large black coffee to go, please. I'm in a hurry. Got it! One large black coffee to go. That'll be $3.50. I'll make it snappy for you. You're going to... snap your fingers at the coffee machine? To make it work faster? Oh, no finger tricks. It's my way of saying I'll do it super fast. Ah! Yes! Make it as snappy as you can, please! My boss will be really angry if I'm late again. No worries. Black coffee coming right up. There you go. Extra hot, extra fast. Thank you so much! You're an angel. Anytime. Now go before your coffee gets cold and your boss gets hot!
[2:38]At the clothing store.
[2:45]Wow, that jacket looks great on you. It fits you really well. Sí. It's so nice and warm. I love it! But how much is this one? Let me check. It's high quality leather, so it will be $1,250. One thousand two hundred fifty dollars. For... a jacket? Dios mío! I know it's beautiful, but it definitely costs an arm and a leg. What?! I... you... You want my body parts to pay for it? Please, don't take them. Oh my goodness, no, miss! I'm so sorry! That came out wrong. Cost an arm and a leg means very, very expensive. So... So I can keep all of my limbs. I don't have to cut them? No, of course not. I promise. You just need to spend a lot of money. Oh, you scared me. English is so strange. I know. So, would you like to see some jackets that only cost a finger or two?
[4:06]Returns at a tech store.
[4:13]Excuse me. Hi, I bought this laptop here yesterday. But it keeps shutting off. I was writing an email, and poof... black screen. Just yesterday? Hmm... It sounds like you got a lemon. Did someone pack a real lemon inside the box by mistake? I don't see any. Sir! No. In tech, a lemon means a new product that's broken right away. Oh, so this laptop is a bad fruit? Yeah, a bad deal. But don't worry, you can change it for a new one. Do you have the receipt with you? Yes, right here. Perfect. Let me just check it and the serial number... Yup. All good. We can change this lemon for a fresh one right now. Great. Thanks. Next time, I hope I get an apple. At least that's a brand I know.
[5:11]Payment confusion.
[5:18]Mmm, that was so good! This place is amazing. See, I told you there ribeye steak is the best. Oui. Excuse me? Can we get the check, please? Oh no no no. Don't even think about it girl. It's on me today. What's on you? Did some of the sauce get on your shirt? Do you need help? Girl, my shirt is clean. It's on me means I'm paying for it. I'm buying you lunch. Ah! I thought you had something on your clothes! Well, I get why you thought that! But no, that's just how we say "I'll pay," here. Oh là là! Okay! So, next time, my turn. The check will be on me! Deal. And don't worry, I know a great and not too expensive place. Perfect. My wallet is already saying, "merci"!
[6:23]Too much food.
[6:29]That's it. I give up, sis. I can't eat another bite. Me neither. I didn't know one order would be this huge. But... It's such a waste. These onion rings are still perfect. Yeah. Hold on. Excuse me, miss, Can we get a doggy bag, please? Sure thing. I'll bring some boxes right out. Sis. Wait. We don't have a dog. Did you get a puppy without our parents knowing? No, dummy. It's just a box for your leftover food so you can take it home. Here you go. Can I ask why it's called a "doggy bag"? I mean, real dogs must be very confused. From what I know, it started as a polite excuse for people to take food home. Huh. So our "not-so-real" dog gets a delicious meal tonight. Lucky her. Well, I hope she'll give our diner five stars!
[7:35]Late check-in.
[7:42]Good evening. Welcome to the Vera Hotel. Are you checking in tonight? Yea, please.... I have a reservation.... Schmitt, Klaus. Thank you. Ah, yes, Mr. Schmitt... It looks like you had a very long trip today. You must be ready to hit the hay. Miss... I don't want to sound rude, but I am too tired to hit anything. I just want to sleep. Oh, my apologies, sir. Hit the hay is a phrase that means you're going to sleep. It comes from the old days when beds had hay inside. Ah... Interesting... I thought I had to do farm work. Not at all, sir. So here is your passport and your key card for room 512. The elevator is just to your right. Have a good night, Mr. Schmidt! Danke! Time to find my hay.
[8:49]Concierge service.
[8:55]Hello. My room won't be ready until three. Is it okay to... leave my suitcase here? Certainly. We have a luggage room just behind me. I'll take care of it for you. And it will be... safe, right? I have some important things. Of course. We'll keep an eye on it for you. How can you do that if your eyes are in your head? I don't understand. Oh, no, Miss. Sorry for the confusion. It just means we will watch it carefully for you. Ohhh! So it's not... Okay, I understand now. That's so much better. Right. Here's your claim tag. The number is 42. Just show this to me or anyone at the desk when you come back. Thanks! Now I can go see the city.
[9:55]How's it going?
[10:07]Yo, Carla, you're back again. Third day in a row. Don't judge me, Tom. Your chili dogs are like... happiness in a bun. Haha, well, I can't argue with that. So, the usual? Yes, please. Coming right up. Thanks. So... how's it going? Well, same old. Burned my finger on the grill earlier. Again. Man, you gotta slow down. You're not in a race with the hotdogs. Tell that to the lunch rush. Those folks don't play.
[10:49]True. I saw one guy almost fight someone over mustard yesterday. Oh. That guy. He always shows up at noon sharp and loses it if we run out. I mean, I can't blame him. I would lose it if you ran out of hot sauce, too. Yeah, and with the amount you put on, you might lose it in the bathroom later! Don't even get me started!
[11:23]I'll get back to you on that.
[11:31]Hello, what brings you in today? Hi, my laptop won't turn on. I think it's dead. Okay, let's take a look. Did you drop it or spill anything on it? No, I just shut it down last night. This morning it didn't boot up.
[12:00]Hmm, could be a hardware issue. I'll run some tests. How long will it take? It might take a couple hours. Can you fix it today? I really need it for work. I'll get back to you on that. Depends on what I find inside. Okay... should I wait here or come back? Better to come back later. I'll call or text you when I know more. Alright. Just don't wipe my files, please. Don't worry, I'll back up your data first. Thanks, man. I really need those files. And... And? And, God forbid, if I never come back, please delete my browser history. No problem. I got you.
[12:53]Let me think about it.
[13:03]Hey, honey, look at this mattress! It's on sale and feels so comfy. Mmm, it's nice. But it looks kinda heavy. What if we move again? No worries, the guy said they'll deliver it and set it up. We won't have to lift a finger. Okay, but do we really need a new one right now? Come on, babe. Ours is totally shot. I can't even get a decent nap on it anymore. Isn't it because you sleep all afternoon anyway? That's only part of it! Oh really? Please! If I keep sleeping on our mattress, I'm gonna have back problems soon.
[13:49]Let me think about it. I want to look around a bit more. Ugh... What if someone else buys it? Kyle, it's not that amazing of a deal! Haiz... Fine.
[14:08]Could you do me a favor?
[14:16]Hey, you got a sec? Yeah, what's up? Could you do me a favor? Depends... is it a big one or a small one? I need someone to cover my night shift on Friday. My sister's coming into town. Oh man, Friday night? That's a rough one. I know, I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important. I can swap and take your Sunday. Hmm... But I was planning to chill this Friday. Pleaseee, Joe. Why would you even wanna hang out with your sister? Don't you guys not even get along? I know, I know, but she's bringing me that amazing cheese this time. You mean, that awesome cheese you brought to the potluck last winter? Exactly! And I think she's bringing me a ton this time. Well, I don't usually do this but I guess I can switch. You're a lifesaver. I'll buy you coffee for a week. And that cheese. Of course! I'll bring you that cheese as well!
[15:32]I see what you mean.
[15:40]So, if you don't sign this today, the deal might fall through. Yeah, but I don't want to rush. What if I sign and regret it later? That's fair. But if we wait too long, the other party could back out. Can we change some parts of the contract? Like the move-out date? We can ask, but they already pushed it once. Not sure they'll go for it again. Hmm... I just feel a little stuck. I see what you mean. I can walk you through it again, step by step. That'd help. Thanks for being patient with me.
[16:24]That works for me.
[16:32]Alright, girls, we need to pick a day for the night out. Bride's orders. What about next Friday? I can get off work early. I'm down, but I have to pick up my sister from the airport that night. Can you drop her off at your place and meet us after? Yeah, that could work. What time are we heading out? Let's meet at 7 at my place, get ready together, then hit the bar by 9. That works for me. Same here. Should we book a ride, or is someone driving? No one's driving. We're all getting picked up by Lyft. What should we wear? Are we dressing up or keeping it casual? Dress up! It's her last single night. Let's go all out.
[17:28]I'm running late.
[17:36]Excuse me. Could I cut in front of you real quick? I'm running late. Yeah. Same here. Dude. We're all running late. Please. I got to get ten lattes to this meeting in 20 minutes, or my boss is going to kill me. Same. I need a latte in five minutes, or this Monday morning is going to kill me. We've all been waiting, man. What makes you so special? How about this? And this? Are you bribing me? No, I'm just a little waiting for free. Ahem. I mean, you do seem really desperate. Go ahead. Yeah. Please. Thanks, guys. You're the best.
[18:31]Let's catch up sometime.
[18:40]Wait, Mark? Is that you? Jenny? Oh wow, it's been forever! I know! What are you doing here? Just heading downtown for work. Are you still living in Queens? Yeah, same place. You? I moved out to Brooklyn last year. Closer to my office. Nice. I always said you'd move up. Took some time, but I finally got my stuff together. I'd love that. We really need to catch up. For sure. Let's catch up sometime. Maybe grab a coffee or brunch. Brunch sounds great.
[19:27]Shopping for clothes in Barcelona.
[19:35]This dress is so cute! But it's a little too big for me. Do you think it's okay to get it tailored? Definitely! Tailoring is a thing here in Spain. People love getting their clothes fitted to look sharp. I've never tried tailoring before. Is it expensive? Not really. There's a tailor just behind Plaça de Catalunya. He's great and super affordable. That's good to know. I always thought tailoring was just for fancy suits. Nope. Even students get their jeans fixed here. Really? That's kind of cool. Does it take long? A few days, max. Unless he's busy fixing everyone's Zara jackets again. Okay, I'll give it a try. Maybe I'll finally look like a local.
[20:33]You'll blend right in. Just don't forget to say "gràcies" when you pick it up. "Gràcies"? It means "thank you" in Catalan. Gotta respect the local flavor! I'm learning something new every day.
[20:53]Furniture shopping at IKEA in Sweden.
[21:01]Mom, this place is a maze! I swear I've passed this same sofa three times.
[21:10]That's IKEA, sweetie. It's like playing hide-and-seek with furniture. You don't find the furniture. It finds you. That sounds deep. Or slightly terrifying. I just want a table for my room. Then why do you have a fake plant, a lamp, and... is that a giant stuffed shark? But they are cute! Happens all the time. People come for a chair and leave with a new identity. It's not my fault everything is so cute! Don't forget we still have to carry it home. They deliver, Mom. What do you think of this lamp? It's nice. It gives cozy vibes. In Sweden, we call that "mysigt." "Mysigt"? It means warm, relaxed, homely. Like when you're wrapped in a blanket with hot cocoa. That's how I felt when you were a baby sleeping on my chest. Aww, Mom! You're embarrassing me. That's my job. Fine. I'll take the lamp. And the shark? That's going in the living room, isn't it? He looks like he needs a home. Shall I start wrapping everything up? Please do. Before we adopt more furniture.
[22:44]Shopping for household items in a fair.
[22:51]I need new kitchen gadgets. This blender looks pretty cool, but I don't know if it's worth the money. Well, if you use it every day, it's definitely worth it. Plus, it'll save you time in the morning. True. But I don't know if it's as good as the one my mom has. Honestly, moms always have the best appliances. My mom's mixer has survived three kitchens and a dog chewing on the cord. Yeah, she's the queen of kitchen tools. Just imagine - you, smoothies, silence. No more blender that sounds like a lawnmower. Good point. Okay, fine. I'll get it. Yay! And you owe me a smoothie.
[23:45]Shopping for the school camp.
[23:52]Alright, Max, let's stay focused. We need camping chairs, a cooler, and a lantern. But look at this vintage Game Boy! It still works! Max! We're here for the school camp. Not for you to start a retro gaming museum. You said we could look around. This place is full of treasure. You meant useful treasure. Like... sleeping bags. Not 90s electronics. Okay, okay. What about this foldable chair? That's a dog chair. It literally says "woof" on it. Well, I mean... it folds. And I'm short. Fine. Bring your "woof" chair. Victory! Wait-where'd you go? Over here! Found a lantern.
[24:53]And it smells like... cinnamon? That's weirdly comforting. Okay, you get the scented lantern, I get the dog chair. Deal. Let's just pay and go before you get more unnecessary stuff.
[25:14]Grocery shopping at Safeway in New York.
[25:23]This place is huge. Why is the almond milk section bigger than the water section? Welcome to Safeway. People here are obsessed with organic everything. I can't even read half these labels. What's "gluten-free vegan paleo granola"?
[25:46]It's basically cardboard that costs $10, but it makes you feel healthy. Wow. I just want cereal. Look for Cheerios. They're hiding behind the wall of oat milk. Oh, I found them! Wait- $6 for this box? Yeah... New York prices, baby.
[26:10]If you can make it here, you can afford breakfast anywhere. That's not comforting. Do people really shop here every week? Some do. Others just come here for the free samples. I should've done that. Next time, bring a tote bag and act like a local.
[29:29]One drink away from Keshi.
[29:36]Are we really buying five bottles of water? Yes, it says if you buy five, you have a chance to enter the draw for Keshi tickets. We came here for a phone charger. And now we might walk away with concert tickets. Life's full of surprises. Are you sure it's the right brand? Uh... it says BlueSpring. You are holding bottles of AquaPure water. Oops. Go fix it, Mr. Superfan. Be right back! Why do I feel like this is how we end up with 20 bottles of water and no concert tickets? Because love makes you do dumb things. If we win, I'll admit you were right. And if we don't? You're carrying all five bottles home. Fair enough.
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