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"The Dinner"

(Hsieh, Ken and Toko are talking with Candy and Eric in the restaurant)

Candy: So how long will you be in Taiwan, Toko?

Toko:  Until next Thursday.

Hsieh:  Must be nice to travel for free.

Toko:  It is. But I still have a job to do.

Hsieh:  Do you have a deadline?

Toko:  Of course. I'm a writer!

Eric:    Well I hope to see you again before you leave.

Hsieh: (Putting her arm around Toko) We have a date.

Candy: Can I go with you?

Ken:    You want to go to Japan?

Eric:     The night market, Ken. Candy loves it!

Hsieh:  (Laughing) Of course you can.

Ken:    (Taking the bill from the waiter) Card or cash?

Brian:   (Joking) Let's use your card, Ken?

Toko:   I'll pay. Anyways it's the company card.

Ken:    You don't have to foot the bill.

Toko:   No really. I'm on the job, remember?

VOCABULARY

until (prep.)

The restaurant is open until 10:00 PM.

deadline (n.)

The boss gave everybody a new deadline.

date (n.)

I have an important date with my accountant.

FAST PHRASE

foot the bill

Don't worry. My company will foot the bill.

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