Let's do the follow-up activity. Click on that link and role-play this dialogue with one of your peers.
Friends: Cocktail, Gala, Potluck - cheatsheet!
CLB 6 L: Listen and respond to a friend’s reason for cancelling a dinner date.
A: So, we’ll be seeing you at this Friday’s cocktail party?
B: Oh, I didn’t tell you. We cancelled.
A: That’s a surprise. How come?
B: We didn’t know earlier, but the Jameses are going.
A: And how’s that a problem?
B: They just seem so snobbish, always trying to keep up appearances.
A: Maybe they’re just nouveau riche and trying to adjust.
B: I don’t know. They’re too much like FOBs, and they talk funny.
A: Look who’s snobbish here.
B: Hey, whose side are you on?
A: Maybe we could reach out to them and see if we could help them become more socially integrated.
B: Whatever! We just can’t stand elitists and hypocrites!
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A: Let’s wrap up the conversation at the Strachans’ annual white-tie gala ok?
B: Sorry, but we’ve decided to decline the invite.
A: You didn’t! Really?
B: We just didn’t want to have to talk to the Buchanans.
A: Seriously? What seems to be the problem?
B: They’re kind of standoffish in my book.
A: I wouldn’t be so quick to judge. It is not hard to commit a faux pas of formal etiquette in a new country.
B: I’d say so, in their case!
A: Ooh, look who’s all about high culture now?
B: Are you mocking me now?
A: Why don’t you be nice for a change?
B: Look who’s trying to be a saint!
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A: You’ll be at the charity potluck this evening, won’t you?
B: I don’t think so. We turned down the invitation.
A: What? You didn’t.
B: We had no choice once we found out that the Mendezes would be there.
A: What’s your beef with them?
B: They’re all about keeping up with the Joneses.
A: Maybe they’re just trying to fit in.
B: It’s obvious they’re splurging bigtime on bling in order to impress others.
A: When did you become so cultured all of a sudden?
B: Hey, I resent that! I was just being honest.
A: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
B: Nice of you. A friend in need is a friend, indeed!
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