Dialogue 1. (Dating discussion)

A: Do you enjoy going on dates? B: Yes. I find dates to be a lot of fun. A: What's so fun about them? B: They give me the opportunity to get to know someone better. A: So you always have fun on dates? B: Not always. I don't always like the person I'm on the date with. A: Why not? B: My date may not be my type. A: So then why would you ask them out in the first place? B: I didn't realize until after our date that they weren't my type. A: It sounds like a huge waste of time to me. B: Now that I think about it, it really is sometimes.

Dialogue 2. (About dating)

A: Are dates fun for you?

B: I enjoy dating a lot.

A: Why are they so fun for you?

B: Dates allow me to meet new people.

A: Your dates are always fun?

B: Well, I don't always like who I'm dating; so not always.

A: How come?

B: The person I am dating may not be my type.

A: How come you asked them out if they weren't your type?

B: You don't always know what type of person you go on a date with until you know them well enough.

A: Dating sounds pointless.

B: Now that you mention it, sometimes you're right.

Dialogue 3. (Asking for a date)

A: Can I ask you a question? B: Sure, what's up? A: Well, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday. B: Really? A: Yeah, I was thinking we could get a bite to eat and catch a movie. B: That sounds like fun. A: Of course, we can do something else if you'd like. B: No, no, dinner and a movie sounds great. A: Well, what time would you like me to pick you up? B: How about 7:30? A: That sounds good, so I'll see you then. B: Okay, cool.

Dialogue 4. (Asking for a date)

A: Can I ask you something?

B: Sure you can. What's going on?

A: Would you go out with me on Friday?

B: Are you for real?

A: I thought that we could go to dinner and a movie.

B: That actually sounds like it would be a lot of fun.

A: Unless there's something else you would prefer to do.

B: Actually, I would really like to go to dinner and a movie.

A: What time do you want me to come by and pick you up?

B: Is 7:30 cool with you?

A: That's perfect, so I'll see you then.

B: Perfect. I will see you on Friday.

Dialogue 5. (Meeting a Blind Date)

A: Hi, I am looking for a woman named Mia. B: I think I am who you are looking for. You have got to be Rubin, then. A: That would be me! B: Rubin! Karen and Mike have spoken about you so often that I feel like

I've met you before. A: I hope that what they had to say was mostly good! B: They only said wonderful things about you. You did a good job

of finding me. A: Finding the beautiful woman in a red dress next to the fountain wasn't

all that hard. B: Yes, I guess it was a choice of me or the pigeons! A: I was hoping that we could take a walk down the street to my favorite cafe. B: Lunch sounds great! Let's head on out!

Dialogue 6. (Meeting a Blind Date)

A: Hi, are you Mia?

B: I am Mia. You must be Rubin.

A: Yes, that's me!

B: It's so good to finally meet you. Karen has told me so much about you!

A: I hope that she had good things to say about me!

B: She had only good things to say. Did you have trouble finding me?

A: Well, how many beautiful women in a red dress by the fountain are there?

B: Thank you for the compliment!

A: So would you like to go get a bite to eat, Mia?

B: That sounds perfect. Lead the way!