행복 파수꾼

A : Did you hear about the project to renovate the library? B : I sure did. It sounded very ambitious.(그럼, 들었지. 대규모 공사가 되겠던데)

A : Hey, I just heard that we'll get a big bonus for our holiday vacation. B : Come on, we heard the same thing for our last vavation. A : No, really, We'll get it. B : Are you sure? A : Yeah, I'm sbsolutely positive.

A : How's your new neighbor? B : You mean Mr. Johnson. He seems nice, but keeps odd hours.

mean - looking은 '살벌한/위압적인' 이란 뜻인데 덩치나 인상 혹은 분위기에서 상대방으로 하여금 위축되거나 위압감을 느끼게 만드는 경우를 말한다. A : How was your meeting with Jane's father? B : Well, I never met such a mean-looking man in my life. A : Do you mind if I borrow your lawn mower? B : By no means!

A : Jason told me he got a job at the multiplex at the mall. B : Really, that's great! A : You know what that means, don't you? B : It means free movies or popcorns. A : Boy! We have such great friends. B : Yop, with Jack working at Burger King, Susan at the Gap, Jason at the multiplex, we've got it made.

A : Where are you off to in such a hurry? B : The soccer practice starts in twenty minutes.

A : Did you see the 2000 census for New York City? B : I did and I was pleasantly surprised by the growth of Asian American. A : Oh, yeah! They make up almost 10% of the population. B : If this trend continues, there'll be a lot more Asian Americans in the U.S. A : As the population gets more diversified, maybe there'll be no more discrimination. B : That'll be the day!

A : Did you know that blacks only make up 12% of American population? B : Really, I thought the number would be higher. A : I thought so, too. B : But it's unfortunate that one out of four African Americans is suffering from poverty. A : Most people think that they're poor because they're lazy. B : In actuality their families work 500 houes more than white' for less pay.

A : I just read a very moving artical. B : What was it about? A : It was about this old couple collecting cans for a living. B : I admire their diligence, but what's so special about that? A : They're supporting two children who are in college by recycling cans. B : Wow, that's a very touching story.

A : What did you do on the weekend? B : I went to see the Gay Pride Parade on Fith Avenue. A : Oh yeah, how was it? B : It was eye-catching. I also found out that there were even gay fire fighter in NYC. A : The gay community has come a long way. B : But what good is it, if the president continues to support Texas sodmy law?