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Interviewer: Is there any other advice you can give visitors to the Big Apple?

Spokesperson: Well, another thing to remember is not to leave anything valuable in your car-if

you have one. Don’t leave suitcases on the back seat where people can see them, and it’s better not to even leave them in the trunk. Most cars are very easy to get into, so it’s not worth the risk.

But most people have a great time when they come to New York. And you will, too, if you

use your common sense.

Mr. Field: Jason…Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please. Jason: Oh, but this is my favorite program! Mr. Field: I know. But it’s very loud. Jason: OK. I’ll turn it down. Mr. Field: That’s better. Thanks.

Mrs. Field: Lisa, please pickup your things. They’re all over the living room floor. Lisa: In a minute, Mom. I’m on the phone. Mrs. Field: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up. Lisa: Sure. No problem!

Mrs. Field: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids? Mr. Field: Definitely!

Jason: Have you noticed how forgetful Dad is getting? He’s always forgetting where his car keys

are. It drives me crazy.

Lisa: And he can never find his glasses either. Jason: I know.

Lisa: You know what drives me crazy about Mom? Jason: What?

Lisa: Those awful talk shows she watches on TV. She just loves them. Jason: Yeah, I think she watches them for hours every day.

Lisa: Oh, well. I guess they’re just getting old. I hope I never get like that. Jason: Me, too. Hey, let’s go and play a video game.

Lisa: Great idea. By the way, have you seen my glasses anywhere?

Mom: James, please turn that down…James! James: Yes, Mom?

Mom: Turn that down. It’s much too loud.

James: Sorry, Mom. I had it turned up because I wanted to hear the game.

Dad: Molly, put the groceries away, please. There’s ice cream in one of the bags.

Molly: I can’t right now, Dad. I’m doing my homework.

Mom: What’s this…James! James: Yeah, Mom?

Mom: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.

James: Gosh, I’m really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them.

Dad: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home. Justin: Oh, Dad. I’d like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It’s really important.

Dad: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!

Aimee: Well, I can’t possibly take him out right now. I’m doing my nails.

George: Hi. I’m your new neighbor, George Rivera. Stephanie: Oh, hi. I’m Stephanie Lee.

George: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything? Stephanie: Not right now. But thanks.

George: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down?The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.

Stephanie: Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that. I’ll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?

George: Yeah. There’s a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It’s delicious!

M: Hello. I’m sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs. W: Really?

M: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda? W: Yes, I do.

M: Well, there’s a blue Honda parked in space 13-and that’s my space.

W: Oh, I’m so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to

yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I’ll go right down and move the car. M: Thanks.

W: And I’ll make sure my son doesn’t do it again. M: I appreciate it.

M: Gee, Bob, you’re really late. You said you’d be here at six, and look at the time: It’s almost six thirty!

B: I’m really sorry. Tell you what: I’ll pay for dinner.

M: Oh, it’s all right. You don’t have to do that.

B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour. M: Well, hey, OK-if you insist. Thanks!

Leo: Did you know next week is Halloween? It’s on October 31.

Natasha: So what do you do on Halloween? We don’t have that holiday in Russia.

Leo: Well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by saying the words “Trick or treat!” Natasha: Hmm. Sounds interesting.

Leo: But it’s not just for kids. Lots of people have costume parties. Hey…my friend Pete is having a party. Would you like to go? Natasha: Sure. I’d love to.

Natasha: So are we going to wear costumes to the party?

Leo: Of course. That’s half the fun. Last year I rented this great Dracula costume, and this year I’m going as a clown.

Natasha: A clown? Yes, you would make a good clown. Leo: Hey!

Natasha: Oh, I’m just kidding. What about me? What kind of costume should I wear? Leo: Why don’t you go as a witch? I saw a terrific witch outfit at the costume store.

Natasha: A witch…yeah, that’s a good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh.

Jill: You look beautiful in that kimono, Mari. Is this your wedding photo? Mari: Yes, it is.

Jill: Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?

Mari: Yes, many of them do. Then after the wedding ceremony, the bride usually changes into a Western bridal dress during the reception. Jill: Oh, I didn’t know that.

Jill: Did you get married in a church, Mari? Mari: No, the ceremony was held at a shrine. Jill: Oh, a shrine…

Mari: Yes, we were married by a priest in a traditional Shinto ceremony. Jill: Hmm. And who went to the ceremony?

Mari: Well, only the immediate family attended the ceremony… you know, our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters…

Jill: And what about the reception? What was that like?

Mari: Lots of friends and relatives came to the reception… about a hundred people. And the first thing that happened was that the main guests gave formal speeches. Jill: Speeches?

Mari: Yes, and then after that, all the guests were served a formal meal. While everyone was

eating and drinking, lots of other guests gave short speeches or sang songs. Some of the speeches were funny. Jill: Sounds like fun!

Mari: Yes, the songs and speeches are all part of the entertainment during a wedding reception. And then, at the end of the reception, each guest received a present for coming to the wedding.

Jill: A present from the bride and groom? Mari: Yes, it’s a Japanese custom. Jill: What a nice custom!

Jody: Ugh! I feel awful. I really have to stop smoking. Luis: So why don’t you quit?

Jody: Well, if I quit, I might gain weight! Luis: A lot of people do, but…

Jody: And if I gain weight, I won’t be able to fit into any of my clothes! Luis: Well, you can always go on a diet.

Jody: Oh, no. I’m terrible at losing weight on diets. So if my clothes don’t fit, I’ll have to buy new ones. I’ll have to get a part-time job, and…

Luis: Listen, it is hard to quit, but it’s not that hard. Do you want to know how I did it?

Luis: Well, giving up smoking isn’t really as hard as you think. I managed to do it, so it can’t be

that difficult. You should try nicotine gum. You chew it just like regular chewing gum, and you don’t feel like smoking. Jody: Well, I guess it’s worth a try.

are you in love?

You think you’re falling in love. You’re really attracted to a certain person. But this happened before, and it was just a “crush”. How can you tell if it’s real this time? Here’s what our readers said:

If you’re in love,…

you’ll find yourself talking to or telephoning the person for no reason. (You might pretend there’s a reason, but often there’s not.)

you’ll find yourself bringing this person into every conversation. (“When I was in Mexico - ,” a friend begins. You interrupt with, “My boyfriend made a great Mexican dinner last week.”)

you might suddenly be interested in things you used to avoid. (“When a woman asks me to tell her all about football, I know she’s fallen in love,” said a TV sports announcer.)

OK, so you’ve fallen in love. But falling in love is one thing, and staying in love is another. How can