5 minB2“Anyway, it was meant to be. Comes the hour, comes the man.”Tony Wilson Meets Sir Keith Joseph · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 6/10
- Office chat
- Parties
- Explaining
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3 minC1“I am one that would rather go with sir priest than sir knight.”Toby Scares Andrew About the Duel · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 19/25
- Threats
- Teasing
- Threatening
4 minB1“You need a little change of pace.”Stanley Hands Over the Tickets · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 1/8
- First dates
- Asking for help
- Complimenting
3 minA2“You've got a Bruno in your head.”Alberto Teaches Silenzio, Bruno · Luca 2021 · Ch. 3/9
- Comforting a friend
- Teasing
- Persuading
2 minB2“I myself would have no idea of being so easily persuaded.”Not So Easily Persuaded · Persuasion 2007 · Ch. 4/7
- Small talk
- Persuasion
- Complaining
5 minB1“Hey, no, Pete. Trying is having the intention to fail.”Tevin Tries to Wet His Beak · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 8/19
- Office chat
- Small talk
- Saying no
4 minB2“While you're at it, why don't you give me a nice paper cut and pour lemon juice on it?”Miracle Max and the Mostly Dead · The Princess Bride 1987 · Ch. 10/3
- Asking for help
- Negotiation
- Saying no
3 minB1“It was better before you said that.”Kurt's NFL Draft Day · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 8/27
- Parties
- Family dinners
- Explaining
2 minC1“'It is the bedrock of how you keep a society civilised.'”Everyone Is Watching at the Party · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 5/22
- Parties
- Speeches
- Explaining
5 minB1“Never say a thing like that to a woman who's marinating 50 pounds of crab claws.”Shelby's Diabetic Episode · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 5/16
- Small talk
- Comforting a friend
- Complaining
2 minB1“within two-thirds of the maximum length of my felony sentence, so I'm out.”Danny Visits on Game Day · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 15/23
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Complaining
3 minB1“That's what happens when you have love of jelly bean...”Jim and Amanda Bet at Wayne's Store · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 3/18
- Small talk
- Shopping
- Teasing