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Going to a Party When planning to go to a party, we need to consider two things. 1) Who will we be talking to, and 2) What are some likely topics. In this lesson you will see three sample conversations. Conversation A , Dan is calling Kay to confirm the party's information and accept the invitation. In Conversation B, Dan arrives at the party, greets Kay, the hostess, and offers her some wine he brought. Finally in Conversation C, Dan meets the other guests, then makes "small talk" and future plans with them. Requests are also made and received. Remember, any conversation needs to incorporate clarification strategies to be sure of the information. Many miscommunications have not only resulted in embarrassment, but even disaster. Various clarification strategies are used throughout the three conversations. Please read the notes, which will help you understand the text. Conversation A ---------------------------------------- (Dan calls Kay) Dan: Hello Kay. It's Dan. I just received the invitation to your party. Kay: Can you make it? Dan: Well, let's see. It's next Saturday night, 7:00 pm, at 201 Liberty Lane, Champaign. Right? Kay: That's right. I hope you can come? Dan: It would be my pleasure. Can I bring anything? Kay: Just yourself. Dan: Ok, I'll be there with bells on. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks. Kay: Bye. Dan: See you then. Conversation B --------------------------------------------- | 
