75 Conversation Scenarios

Copyright 2010 SANOOK ENGLISH

Mieder van Loggerenberg

E-mail: ajarn_mieder@hotmail.com

Index

1. Greeting 1 .. 1
2. Greeting 2 .. 1
3. Greeting 3 ... 1
4. Introductions 1 ... 1
5. Introductions 2 . 2
6. Introductions 3 . 2
7. My Family 1 ... 2
8. My Family 2 ... 2
9. My Family 3 ... 3
10. What time is it? 1 3
11. What time is it? 2 3
12. What time is it? 3 3
13. What is this? 1 ... 4
14. What is this? 2 ... 4
15. What is this? 3 ... 4
16. Goodbye 1 ... 4
17. Goodbye 2 ... 5
18. Goodbye 3 ... 5
19. Apologies 1 .. 5
20. Apologies 2 .. 5
21. Station ... 6
22. Requests 1 ... 6
23. Requests 2 ... 6
24. Requests 3 ... 6
25. Activities 1 ... 7
26. Activities 2 ... 7

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27. Activities 3 ... 7

28. Daily activates at home 1 7
29. Daily activates at home 2 8
30. Daily activates at home 3 8
31. Hobbies / Interests 1 ... 8
32. Hobbies / Interests 2 ... 9
33. Hobbies / Interests 3 ... 9
34. Favorites 1 ... 9
35. Favorites 2 ... 10
36. Favorites 3 ... 10
37. Recreation Time 1 ............. 10
38. Recreation Time 2 ............. 10
39. Recreation Time 3 ............. 11
40. Interesting Jobs 1 . 11
41. Interesting Jobs 2 . 11
42. Interesting Jobs 3 . 12
43. On the phone 1 . 12
44. On the phone 2 . 12
45. On the phone 3 . 12
46. Go Shopping. 1 .... 13
47. Go Shopping. 2 .... 13
48. Go Shopping. 3 .... 13
49. Offering 1 ..... 13
50. Offering 2 ..... 14
51. Offering 3 ..... 14

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52. At a restaurant 1 ..... 14

53. At a restaurant 2 ..... 14
54. At a restaurant 3 ..... 15
55. Sports and games 1 15
56. Sports and games 2 15
57. Sports and games 3 15
58. The neighborhood 1 . 16
59. The neighborhood 2 . 16
60. The neighborhood 3 . 16
61. Vacation 1 . 16
62. Vacation 2 . 17
63. Vacation 3 . 17
64. At the office 1 .... 17
65. At the office 2 .... 17
66. At the office 3 .... 18
67. At the hospital / clinic 1 ..... 18
68. At the hospital / clinic 2 ..... 18
69. At the hospital / clinic 3 ..... 18
70. At the airport 1 .... 19
71. At the airport 2 .... 19
72. At the airport 3 .... 19
73. Directions 1 .... 19
74. Directions 2 .... 20
75. Directions 3 .... 20

1. Greeting 1
A : Hello Jenny.
B : Hi John.
A : How are you today?
B : Fine thanks, And you?
A : Great. I must go, have a nice day Jenny.
B : Thanks John, you too.

2. Greeting 2
A : Hi, Sally. Hows everything?
B : Not bad. How are you?
A : Pretty good. Thanks.
B : Have a nice day, Ron.
A : Thanks Sally. You too.
B : See you later.

3. Greeting 3
A : Good morning, Bob.
B : Hi, Amy.
A : Havent seen you lately. Where have you
been?
B : I have been very busy studying English, and
Ive got an English test today.
A : Oh, Good luck.
B : Thanks. Are you going somewhere?
A : I've got the flue. Im going home to relax.
B : Take care. See you later.
A : O.K., see you later.
4. Introductions 1
A : Hello, my names John Anderson.
B : Nice to meet you too. Im Jenny Chambers
A : Nice to meet you, Jenny. Please call me John.
B : O.K. Where are you from, John?
A : London, England. What about you?
B : I'm from Sydney, Australia.

5. Introductions 2
A : Hi, Jim. This is Susan.
B : Hello Susan. Nice to meet you.
C : Good to meet you too.
B : Youve just moved in here, havent you?
C : Yes, I moved in here from Malaysia.
B : Come and visit me sometime. My house is
over there.
6. Introductions 3
A : I would like to introduce my friend, Peter.
B : Hello Peter. Glad to meet you. I am Susan.
C : Hello Susan. Glad to meet you too,
A : We are going to play tennis. Are you coming
along?
B : Not today. May be another time.
A : O.K. Bye.
7. My Family 1
A : Have you got any brothers or sisters Jenny?
B : No, I haven't. I'm an only child. What about
you Jack?
A : Well, I've got two sisters but I haven't got
any brothers.
B : Oh really? What are their names?
A : My oldest sister is called Tanya and the other
one is Rachael.
B : You're lucky Jack! I wish I had some brothers
and sisters.
8. My Family2
A : Is that your family?
B : Yes, it is. This is my husband.
A : Is that your children?
B : Yes, this is my son, and this is my daughter.
How about you?
A : I have three children and four grand
children.
B : Oh, you dont look like a grandfather.

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9. My Family 3
A : How many brothers and sisters have you
got?
B : I have two elder brothers and one younger
sister. What about you?
A : I've got only one elder brother, his name is
Tom.
B : How old is he?
A : He is eighteen, and he is studying at Brown
University.
B : Oh, really? What faculty does he study in?
A : Medical.
B : You are very lucky, Bob.

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10. What time is it? 1

A : Excuse me. Do you have the time please?
B : Sure. It's 8.30.
A : Half past eight, is that right?
B : That's right.
A : I must hurry! I start work at 9 o'clock.
B : You have 30 minutes. Bye.

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11. What time is it? 2

A : Do you know what time it is?
B : Its 4:45.
A : I hope I can catch the 5:30 train.
B : Youd better hurry. The traffic is getting bad.
A : Youre right. I better call the taxi.
B : I hope you'll be on time.

4:45.
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12. What time is it? 3

A : Excuse me. What time is it now?
B : Its 8:45.
A : A quarter to nine? I will be late for the show.
B : What time does the show begin?
A : At nine oclock.
B : Take a sky train; it will take you there in 10
minutes.
A : Yes, I must hurry now. Thank you.
B : You are welcome.

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13. What is this? 1

A : ErrJenny, whats this?
B : It's my handbag Jack.
A : Oh! Whats that over there?
B : That's my old handbag.
A : Why do you have two?
B : I prefer this one here. I'll take this with me
today.

14. What is this? 2

A : What are these?
B : They are typical Thai sweets.
A : Oh, really? They dont look like sweets at all.
B : Do you want to try one?
A : What are they made of?
B : They are made of soy bean.

15. What is this? 3

A : Bob, whats this?
B : It is my school bag. Let me open it.
A : Its full of things. What are these?
B : They are my text books, and my pencil case.
A : And, what is this?
B : Thats my watch.
A : Is this your bike?
B : Yes, it is. Im riding it to school today.

16. Goodbye 1
A : Goodbye Jenny, I'm going home now.
B : Bye Jack. Have a nice evening.
A : I will thanks. You too.
B : Sure. See you tomorrow.
A : O.K. Bye.
B : Bye.

17. Goodbye 2
A : Its getting late. I have to leave now.
B : I must be going too.
A : Well, good night.
B : Take care. Good night.
A : You too.
18. Goodbye 3
A : Good day, Bob. Jane and I are going to
Pattaya this weekend. Want to come with us?
B : I have to go downtown shopping.
A : Oh, really?
B : I hope you a good time in Pattaya. Dont
forget to say hello to Jane for me.
A : Thanks. Please give my best regards to your
mother, too.
B : Thanks. It's been nice seeing you today.
Good bye for now.
19. Apologies 1
A : Good morning Sir.
B : You're 20 minutes late for work!
A : I know, I'm very sorry Sir, I missed the bus.
B : That's O.K. Dont be late tomorrow.
A : No. Sir.
B : Good.
20. Apologies 2
A : Why are you so late?
B : Im sorry. There was an accident on the road
and I got held us in the traffic.
A : Hurry up. The meeting is about to start.
B : Yes.

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21. Station
A : Hello, are there coaches going to Chaingmai?
B : Yes, one leaves every hour starting from 6
am. until 10 pm.
A : How much does a round trip ticket cost?
B : 700 baht.
A : Can I have two tickets, please?
B : I'm sorry. The next coach is full.
A : That's O.K.; I can catch the one after that.
B : Thank you. Here are your tickets.
22. Requests 1
A : Excuse me. Can I borrow your pen please?
B : Yes. Here you are.
A : Thanks. May I borrow you eraser as well?
B : Sure, no problem.
A : Oh, one more thing. Do you mind helping me
with this work?
B : No, not at all. What's the problem?

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23. Requests 2
A : May I use your telephone?
B : Sure.
A : Thanks. Do you have a telephone directory?
B : Its over there, on the shelf.
A : Oh, I see. Thank you.
B : Thats O.K.

24. Requests 3
A : Excuse me; could you lend me your books?
B : Certainly, here you are.
A : Could you help me get a sheet of paper?
B : Sure, why not?
A : Could you give me a hand?
B : Yes, what can I do for you?
A : Put this on the shelf for me.
B : O.K.

25. Activities 1
A : Hey Jenny, let's go for a walk today.
B : O.K. Why dont we go to the park for a
picnic?
A : That's a good idea. And after, we can feed
the ducks.
B : Good. We'll fly my kite too.
A : Great. I'm ready.
B : Me too. Let's go!
26. Activities 2
A : What are you doing tonight? Would you like
to go out?
B : Id love to, but I have to finish this report
tonight.
A : Well, how about tomorrow night?
B : Im sorry. Ill be busy the whole week. Can
we go next week?
A : O.K. Next week then.
27. Activities 3
A : It is a fine day, isnt it?
B : Yes, lets go to the park for a bicycle ride.
A : Good idea. We can go jogging, too.
B : After lunch, lets go water biking. Youll love
it.
A : Wonderful, I can hardly wait.
B : Are you ready?
A : Wait a minute. Let me get my bike and
towel.
B : O.K. Hurry up.
28. Daily activates at home 1
A : Today Im going to clean the house.
B : What will you do?
A : Well, first I have to wash the dishes, then
vacuum the floor and finally dust the furniture.
B : Oh, that's too bad. I'm going to watch TV all
day.
A : I also have to do some gardening, so I'll be
really busy.
B : That's O.K. Gardening is fun.

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29. Daily activities at home 2

A : Where are you going this weekend?
B : I'm not going anywhere. I have a lot of
housework to do.
A : What do you have to do?
B : I have to clean the kitchen and the
storeroom.
A : Do you have anybody to help you?
B : Yes, my husband.
30. Daily activities at home 3
A : Could you fix those two broken chairs?
B : Sure. Anything else?
A : Could you water the garden, and mow the
lawn too?
B : I can water the garden, but I cant mow the
lawn.
A : Why not?
B : Not today. I have no time.
A : O.K., it doesnt matter. Can you do it
tomorrow?
B : Sure.
31. Hobbies / Interests 1
A : Jenny, do you have any hobbies or interests?
B : Yes, I do. I collect stamps and I like reading
and traveling too.
A : I like studying other languages.
B : Really? I'm studying English at the moment.
A : Are you interested in going to other
countries?
B : Yes, I am. I would like to go to the U.S.A.

32. Hobbiesn/ Interests 2

A : Paul, you are always busy. What do you
usually do when you are not at work?
B : I do a lot of things.
A : Like what?
B : Painting and sometimes I go mountain
climbing.
A : Thats interesting.
B : Yes, but the problem is that I dont have
much time for my hobbies.

B : I do a lot of things.

33. Hobbies / Interests 3

A : Whats your hobby?
B : Swimming. What about you?
A : My favorite hobbies are painting and art.
B : Thats fantastic.
A : Im also interested in classical music.
B : Thats another nice hobby.
A : Thanks.

34. Favorites 1
A : Jenny, what's your favorite type of music?
B : I like Jazz, but my favorite is Rock.
A : Mine's Rap. Who's your favorite movie star?
B : Julia Roberts. What about you?
A : Well, Tom Cruise is good but my all time
favorite is Mel Gibson.
B : Good Choice!
35. Favorites 2
A : John, you always travel. What is your
favorite place to visit?
B : My favorite place? Its Phuket.
A : What do you like about Phuket?
B : So many things. Beautiful beaches, good
food, good weather, and many more.
A : Do you often go there?
B : Whenever I can.

36. Favorites 3
A : Bob, what are your favorite dishes?
B : I love cheese sandwiches, and salad.
A : And what are your favorite drinks?
B : Wines and beers, of course.
A : My favorite food is Thai cuisine.
B : What are your favorite desserts?
A : I love Thai desserts.
B : Me too.
37. Recreation Time 1
A : What are you going to do at the weekend?
B : On Saturday I'm going to relax at home and
then go shopping.
A : I'm going to visit my friend and then go to
the zoo. What about Sunday?
B : On Sunday I always go the library and read.
A : I usually go swimming at the beach.
B : That sounds like fun.
38. Recreation Time 2
A : What do you usually do during your free
time?
B : I listen to music and sometimes I go to the
pub on Saturday.
A : What about Sunday?
B : Oh! On Sunday, I like to do the gardening at
home.
A : No wonder you have a very nice garden.
B : Thank you.

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39. Recreation Time 3

A : Would you like to join my yoga class this
weekend?
B : Um No thank you. I must attend the
meditation class.
A : What about next week?
B : I will be taking my children to the zoo. What
about you?
A : Ill go sightseeing around Bangkok.
B : I hope youll enjoy it.
A : Thanks. I wish you a good time too.
B : Thanks. Bye.
40. Interesting Jobs 1
A : What do you do Jenny?
B : I'm a Pilot.
A : Wow, that's interesting. I'm an Architect.
B : I always wanted to be a Doctor but I became
a Pilot instead.
A : I would like to be a lifeguard at the beach.
B : I wouldn't!
41. Interesting Jobs 2
A : Where do you work, Tom?
B : I work in a hotel.
A : What do you do?
B : Im a chef in a Thai restaurant.
A : Thats interesting. I like Thai food.
B : Oh, you do. Come to my restaurant.
A : Certainly.

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42. Interesting Jobs 3

A : What is your career, Bob?
B : Im a fireman. What about you?
A : Im a librarian, but I would love to be a
teacher.
B : Oh, would you?
A : Yes, because my husband is a very good
teacher.
B : Oh, he is. How wonderful.
A : Your job is wonderful too.
B : Thank you.

43. On the phone 1

A : Hello, may I speak to Jenny please?
B : This is Jenny.
A : Oh, hi Jenny. It's Jack. Where are you?
B : I'm at work. Can you call back later?
A : Sure. Bye.
B : Bye.

44. On the phone 2

A : Good morning, may I speak to Susan please?
B : May I ask who is calling?
A : Im Bob Smith.
B : Please hold on for a while.
A : Thanks.
B : I am sorry she is not home right now.
A : May I leave a message?
B : Yes, what is it?

45. On the phone 3

A : Hello, this is ITC office, Amy speaking.
B : Good morning, may I speak to your boss
please?
A : May I have your name, please.
B : Bob Schider.
A : How do you spell your last name.
B:Schider
A : Thank you, wait a moment, please.
B : Thanks.

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46. Go Shopping. 1
A : Excuse me. Have you got any bread?
B : Yes, over there.
A : O.K. I would like one loaf of bread, a bottle
of milk and three tomatoes.
B : That's 40 baht.
A : Here you are.
B : Thank you.

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47. Go Shopping. 2
A : I am going downtown. Anything you want.
B : Can you get me some chocolate powder?
A : How much do you need?
B : Just a carton.
A : Is that all?
B : Yeah. Thanks a lot.

48. Go Shopping. 3
A : Excuse me, where is the supermarket?
B : On the second floor.
A : Im looking for some soaps and detergents.
B : They are in the right hand corner.
A : Thanks. And where is the food section?
B : On the mezzanine floor.
A : Thank you.
B : Youre welcome.

49. Offering 1
A : Come in and sit down. Would you like a
drink?
B : Yes, water please.
A : What about something to eat?
B : No, thank you.
A : Do you want anything else?
B : No, I'm fine.

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50. Offering 2
A : Would you like a cup of coffee?
B : Yes, please.
A : How do you like your coffee?
B : Black, please.
A : How about some crackers?
B : That would be nice, thanks.

51. Offering 3
A : Welcome to our house.
B : Thanks.
A : Ill show you a good movie.
B : Thanks.
A : Fancy a drink?
B : Not right now, thanks.
A : What about some ice-cream?
B : No, Thank you.
A : Some snacks?
B : O.K. then, Thanks.

52. At a restaurant 1
A : Good evening. A table for two please.
B : Certainly. This way please.
A : Can I see the menu?
B : Yes, here it is.
A : I would like the seafood platter for starters
and the chicken for the main meal.
B : Would you like something to drink?
53. At a restaurant 2
A : Can I help you?
B : Yes, can I have a cheeseburger please?
A : Would you like ketchup and mustard on
that?
B : Yes, and a coke.
A : Is that all?
B : Yes.
A : Its 62 baht, please.
B : Here you are.
A : Thank you.

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54. At a restaurant 3
A : Do you have a private
B : We have VIP rooms for
A : How much do you charge
B : There is a surcharge of 2000 baht
A : Do you have a room for dancing and music?
B : Yes. Weve got dancing rooms, and karaoke
rooms.
A : Very good. Thanks.
55. Sports and games 1
A : Do you play any sports?
B : Yes. I play badminton every week and tennis
sometimes.
A : I play football with my friends and I go
swimming in the summer.
B : Can you play golf?
A : No, I cant. Can you?
B : Yes, I really enjoy golf.
56. Sports and games 2
A : Do you play any sports?
B : I play golf. How about you?
A : My children and I go horse riding twice a
week.
B : Do the children like it?
A : Yes, they are doing very well.
B : Thats great.
57. Sports and games 3
A : Are you good at sports?
B : Yes, I like tennis.
A : Anything else?
B : Football and basketball.
A : What about riding horses?
B : Yes, and shooting too.
A : Do you get good scores?
B : Not so good. Im an amateur.

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58. The neighborhood 1

A : Hi. I'm your new neighbor, Jack.
B : Hi Jack, Im Jenny. I live here and that's Sue
across the road.
A : Are there any shops in the neighborhood?
B : Yes, there are some down the road.
A : What about a bus stop?
B : Sure, there's one on the corner.
59. The neighborhood 2
A : Hi, Im your new neighbor, Ben.
B : Hi Ben, Im Susan. I live here.
A : Im looking for a Laundromat. Is there one
around here?
B : Yes, there is one across from the drugstore.
A : Thank you.

60. The neighborhood 3

A : Have you met our new neighbor, yet?
B : Yes, the Kingsley family.
A : Where are they from?
B : From England. Mr. Kingsley is a doctor.
A : What does his wife do?
B : Shes a nurse.
A : How many children have they got?
B : Only one boy.
A : What is his name?
B : Thomas. He is a high school student.

61. Vacation 1
A : On my next vacation I'm going to France.
B : How long will you stay?
A : About two weeks.
B : What about the accommodation?
A : I'll stay in a small hotel in Paris.
B : I like going to the beach for my vacations.

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62. Vacation 2
A : Where should we go on vacation?
B : I think we should go to Phuket.
A : It sounds great. I love the beach here.
B : Then we must reserve the hotel now before
its booked up.
A : Good idea. Go ahead.
63. Vacation 3
A : Where are you going for this summer
vacation?
B : To Penang.
A : Fantastic. Were heading to the North.
B : Where to?
A : Chiangmai, and Maehongson.
B : Visiting the hill tribes, too?
A : Yes, I suppose so.
B : Are you going over the border?
A : Perhaps yes, if we have enough time.
B : Sounds great. Have a nice vacation.
64. At the office 1
A : Excuse me. Can you type this report for me?
B : Sure. Do you want it copied?
A : Yes, then fax it to this client please.
B : O.K. Is there anything else?
A : Yes, I'll be in a meeting so hold all phone
calls.
B : O.K. I'll take messages.
65. At the office 2
A : How is your new boss?
B : Hes really nice and hardworking.
A : Does he give you a lot of work to do?
B : Yes, he does.
A : So, you are busy all the time.
B : Yes, I am, but I enjoy it.

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66. At the office 3

A : Excuse me, may I see your boss, please.
B : Certainly. May I have your name card?
A : Yes, here you are.
B : Please wait for a while.
A : Thanks, and could you do me a favor?
B : Certainly, what is it?
A : Please send this e-mail for me.
B : May I have the e-mail address, please.
A : Here it is. Thank you.

67. At the hospital / clinic 1

A : Can I see a Doctor please?
B : Yes, what's the problem?
A : I have a headache.
B : Is there anything else?
A : I have stomach pains and a fever too.
B : O.K. Wait here please, while I call the Doctor.

68. At the hospital / clinic 2

A : Whats your problem?
B : I have sore leg and its very painful?
A : What happened? Did you fall?
B : Yes, I slipped off the staircase.
A : O.K. Wait here please, while I call the doctor.
B : Dont make it too long, please.

69. At the hospital / clinic 3

A : I had an accident; can I see the doctor
immediately?
B : What kind of accident?
A : Our car was hit by a motorbike, and my son
was injured.
B : How seriously was he hurt?
A : Not very, but we need urgent treatment.
B : Dont worry, hes in good hands.

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70. At the airport 1

A : Excuse me, where is the check-in desk for
Thai Airways?
B : It's over there, desk number 32.
A : Which gate does flight TH 156 depart from?
B : Gate 54 in terminal two.
A : Thank you. What time is check-in?
B : Please check in before 4 pm.
71. At the airport 2
A : Excuse me, has flight TG920 landed yet?
B : No, not yet. The plane will be delayed for 45
minutes.
A : Is it confirmed already that it will be 45
minutes late?
B : Yes, it is.
A : Which Terminal should I go to?
B : Terminal II please.
72. At the airport 3
A : My son is supposed to arrive on TG920 from
Malaysia, but he didnt show up.
B : Whats his name?
A : James Brown.
B : Let me check the manifest.
A : Thank you.
B : Your son isnt on board this flight. Hes on
the next flight TG911, arrival time 10 am.
A : Are you sure there is no delay?
B : No delay, Sir.
73. Directions 1
A : Excuse me, can you tell me where the library
is please?
B : Yes. It's on the corner of Silom road and
Sathorn road.
A : How can I get there?
B : Go down this road. It's opposite the Police
station.
A : Is it far from here?
B : No, it isn't far.

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74. Directions 2
A : Excuse me. Is there a bank around here?
B : Yes, its at the end of the road.
A : Is it too far to walk?
B : No, its about 200 meters from here.
A : Thanks a lot.
75. Directions 3
A : Excuse me. Can you tell me where Carrefour
shopping center is, please?
B : Yes, just walk straight down Sukhumvit Soi
77.
A : How far is it from the main road?
B : About 200 meters.
A : Is it on the right side or the left side of the
road?
B : On the right hand side.
A : Thank you.
B : Youre welcome.

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