“I can’t find my passport. I’ve checked the drawer twice.”, You could ask the drawer to keep it safe next time., Maybe you should put it in your suitcase before you buy it., Have you looked beneath the pile of clothes on your chair?, “Could you pass me the cutlery? Dinner’s ready.”, Of course. Do you need a fork as well as a knife?, I’ll put the plates in the drawer after we eat., Sure. The cooker is next to the fridge., “The hob isn’t heating up, even though the cooker is switched on.”, You could stir the soup until it gets warmer., Try checking whether you’ve turned on the right ring., Perhaps the oven door needs to be sealed more tightly., “I’m looking for a mild curry. I don’t like food that’s too spicy.”, You should try the chilli sauce; it’s the hottest one., This one has a much stronger flavour than the others., This one’s gently spiced, so it might suit you., “The repair shop says the circuit board is damaged.”, So the screen just needs a firm grip?, So they’ll need to replace or repair part of the electronics?, So the problem is that the strap has come loose?, “The seal around the window is coming away.”, We’d better fix the sealing before rain gets in., Could you check whether the drawer closes properly?, That should make the room much quieter., “There are lumps in the sauce, even though I stirred it for ages.”, That’s good. It should be completely smooth now., Perhaps you added the flour too quickly., Have you tried putting it in the cutlery drawer?, “I think I’ve got a splinter in my finger.”, Maybe you should put a patch over that stain., Try washing the cooker before you touch it again., Let me have a look. I might be able to remove it carefully., “I spilt coffee on my shirt, and the stain won’t come out.”, Have you tried rinsing it with cold water before washing it?, At least you didn’t spill it on the circuit board., You could put a splinter over the mark., “The strap on my bag keeps slipping off my shoulder.”, Is the drawer underneath the table?, Maybe you can adjust it or shorten it a little., You should use a firm grip on the cutlery., “The stitches have come loose, so the pocket is starting to tear.”, Could you stitch it back up before the hole gets bigger?, It should be fine if you seal the hob properly., You could put the shirt beneath the drawer., “This jacket has a small tear near the elbow.”, I’ll wipe the stain off with a damp cloth., The strap probably needs to be tightened., Maybe you can patch it with a piece of matching fabric., “My great-grandma used to make sauerkraut every autumn.”, Did she use it to clean the cooker?, Did she keep it in a cool place while it fermented?, Was she a passer-by at the market?, “I’ve made coleslaw to go with the sandwiches.”, Great. Is there any cabbage and carrot in it?, Lovely. Does it float in the soup?, That’s useful. I’ll use it to patch my jacket., “I’ve been trying to stop hoarding things I never use.”, Perhaps you could put the things you need in a bonfire., You should collect even more boxes, just in case., That makes sense. Keeping every old receipt can take over the house., “I’ve got a tendency to check my phone whenever I feel bored.”, Maybe you could leave it in another room while you work., That’s because you’ve got a splinter in your finger., You should buy a larger phone so you can check it more easily., “There’s a family history of heart disease, so I’m worried about my predisposition.”, Then you should ignore it until you develop symptoms., That means you definitely have the condition already., It’s understandable to be concerned. Have you discussed it with your doctor?, “The town’s summer festival kicks off with a parade.”, Will the parade repair the cooker?, What time does it start?, So the parade is the final event of the festival?, “A passer-by saw the accident and called for help.”, Did the accident happen during the bonfire?, Was the caller driving one of the cars?, Was the person just walking past when it happened?, “They’re having a bonfire on the beach tonight.”, I hope they’ve brought enough drawers., I hope the wind isn’t too strong., I hope the sea is warm enough to cook in., “The parade float was covered in flowers and colourful lights.”, Was it one of the decorated vehicles moving along the route?, Was it the person who was walking past the parade?, Did it drift along on the water?, “The plastic bottle floated down the river.”, So someone stitched it back together?, So it stayed on the surface as the water carried it along?, So it sank straight to the bottom?, “She’s been suffering from back pain for weeks.”, Maybe she should carry an even heavier bag., That’s great. She must be feeling much stronger., I hope she’s had a chance to see a doctor., “Someone’s at the door. Could you tap on the window to let them know we’re here?”, Sure. I’ll knock gently so they can hear me., I’ll stitch the window closed first., I’ll turn the tap off before I open it., “The kitchen tap is dripping again.”, Maybe the hob needs to be switched off., That’s all right. I’ll wipe the cooker with a towel., I’ll put a cup underneath it and call the plumber., “I tore the paper when I tried to open the envelope.”, Never mind. We can still read what’s inside., You could stitch it back together with a needle., Try using a patch to seal the drawer., “I need to stitch this button back on before the interview.”, Perhaps the bonfire will melt it into place., There’s a needle and thread in the sewing box., You should use the tap to make it tighter., “The knee of my jeans is worn through.”, You could patch it with denim from an old pair., It might float if you put it in the bath., Try sealing the circuit board before you wear them., “The doctor said I should be cautious because of my family history.”, So you can be sure nothing will ever happen?, Then there’s no reason to ask any more questions., That sounds sensible. Did they explain what to watch for?, “That was an insane amount of food for four people.”, It was perfectly reasonable; we finished every bite., I know. We’ll probably be eating leftovers for days., Exactly. Everyone left the table still hungry., “I’m glad you’re feeling more like yourself again.”, Thanks. I’ve stitched the button back on., Thanks. The hob is working much better now., Thanks. I was beginning to worry I’d lost my sanity., “The cat keeps rubbing its head against my hand.”, It probably wants you to patch its fur., It probably wants you to stroke it., It probably wants you to tighten its strap., “The baby has a tiny red mark near her navel.”, That’s near her belly button, isn’t it?, That’s beneath her knee, isn’t it?, That’s on the back of her hand, isn’t it?, “There’s fluff all over my black trousers.”, You should wash them with the cutlery., Try using a lint roller before you leave., It’s probably a stain from the hob., “I’m trying to stay sane while organising the move.”, You could make a list and do one thing at a time., You should add more jobs to the list to finish sooner., Why not pack the whole house into one drawer?

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