2, ( Asking a colleague out to lunch )
Say, Tina, how about having lunch
together today?
Lunch? Sure! Oh...no wait,
I have an appointment with a client at 2PM.
Do you think we can get back by two?
Sure. we can grab a sandwich or something
at the coffee shop.
I want to talk to you about Mabel's retirement party.
Oh, right. Is it next week?
Yes, next Friday is her last day at work.
I want to organize a little party at the office after work.
I can bring some light snacks and drinks,
and we can all chip in and get her a small gift...maybe
a pair of socks.
What? Socks?! You are clueless
when it comes to gifts for women, Ken.
Let me pick one out.
Anyway,
I think it's great that you're setting this up for Mabel.
what's wrong with socks? Everyone needs them.
But OK, you can choose.
So about lunch,
why don't we meet downstairs at around 12:15
12:15...but I'll be in that meeting
about the press release until 12:30.
Can we make it 12:35?
Oh, right. Sorry, I completely forgot
about that. 12:35 it is, then.
OK, I'll see you later!
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