Improving Personal Image

M: Did you see the beautiful sunset tonight? It was gorgeous.

W: No I didn't, but I'm surprised you even noticed such things.

M: Really? Why are you surprised?

W:?You're so focused on your work. I didn't imagine you had room in your mind for nature.

M: Really? Well, I just don't show it. I make a point of it to notice such things as often as I can.

Exercise:

She couldn't imagine that he had room in his mind for nature.

W:?You know, I think you should try to show that side of yourself more often. It will improve your image.

M: So you think my image needs improving?

W:?Well, it wouldn't hurt to be a little less formal and to smile once in a while. You might also improve the way you dress, maybe with a few more warm colors?

Question:

— Which side of himself should he show more often?

—?the side that notices nature

M: I'm afraid I don't know much about fashion design and warm colors.

W:?Do you really think the way we dress influences people?

W:?You must be kidding. The first impression you give is based on your appearance and clothes. Don't you ever notice the kind of shoes someone is wearing?

M: No, I hardly notice.

Question:

— What doesn't he know much about?

—?fashion design and warm colors

Repeat & Read Sentences:

1.?You're so focused on your work.

2. She was surprised that he noticed the?beautiful sunset.

3.?Don't you ever notice the kind of shoes someone is wearing?

4.?I'm afraid I don't know much about fashion design and warm colors.

5. She couldn't image that he had room in his mind to notice things like?sunsets.

W:?Well then, that explains why your shoes are always the same. How old the shoes you are wearing now?

M: These? I don't know, probably a year or so.

W:?And I bet you've been wearing them almost everyday. They look like it.

M: That's right. These shoes are comfortable and they weren't expensive. I'll bet yours were expensive.

W:?Well, they weren't cheap. I think it's important to dress right, to dress for the occasion and make a good impression.

Exercises:

1.— How long has he had the shoes wearing?

? ?—?about a year

2. To bet on something means to be fairly confident about it.

M: OK, why don't we go shopping together this weekend? You can be my fashion adviser.

W:?What's it for me?

M: If I like your advice, I'll buy you another pair of shoes. How's that?

W:?OK, but they won't be cheap. You understand that, right?

M:?Of course, but it'll be worth it if you think my new look will improve my image.

W:?I guarantee it. With me as an adviser, you can't go wrong.

Question:

—?What does he suggest for the weekend?

—?He suggests that they go shopping together.

Repeat & Read Sentences:

1. She guarantees that his?new look will improve his image.

2.?With me as an adviser, you can't go wrong.

3. He hardly notices things such as shoes or clothes styles.

4.?I think it's important to dress right, to dress for the occasion and make a good impression.

5.?You might also improve the way you dress, maybe with a few more warm colors?