Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation
You there, Beatriz?
Hang on, Andrew.
OK. What's up?
It's Caroline's birthday tomorrow.
Oh yeah, that's right!
You thought about what to get her?
You mean a present? Weren't you buying one from both of us?
I'm sorry! It totally slipped my mind!
😳
And I'm working 'til late.
So …
Could you pick up a gift today?
I guess. What sort of thing were you thinking of?
Dunno. Got any ideas?
One sec. Phone.
OK, I'm back.
Just had an idea for a gift.
Go on.
New headphones?
Nah. Jeremy said he was getting her headphones.
OK. What then?
Have you seen those gift certificates for a spa? Maybe one of those?
She'd love that!
I'll pick it up today then.
Thanks a million. Appreciate it.
No worries. See you tomorrow then?
Yep.
What time was it again? 4?
4.30. I can pick you up at your house if you like.
👍 👍 👍 👍
CU then.
Bye for now.
What do you prefer – sending messages to your friends or phoning them?
I mostly sending message to my friends when they available they respond me. Sending a message to someone before call is a good approach because mostly people are busy in various tasks so permission for call by message is a good habit. Sometimes when I am hurry or want to inform them about an important message then I call them.
Nowadays, I prefer absolutely sending messages, in particular voice messages because I can be faster than when I write a text.
I make phone calls only if it’s necessary, so my friends, family and relatives know if I phone them it’s an important or urgent situation.
Well it's depend some time I send msgs some time I call her mostly friends I send msgs when you come where are you how much time you get some think like that msgs
100% sending messages, I'll only call them if it's really important or if I can't find them at a party/something like that. I'm not really into phone calls and neighter they are
Rarely do I phone my friends because I fear of their parents answering me instead of them. In addition, I only make phonecalls with some really close friends in which I have enough trust. Sometimes I don't call them because I'm afraid of not finding a conversation theme or being boring, specially with girls.
Well, It depends on my time if i'm busy i will send them messages but if i am free and not feeling bad of anything, briefly in a good mood, i will phone them.
I think it depends on which friend I’m gonna talk to, but in general I use messages for quick chat and if I need to explain something or give an opinion that would take a long conversation, I prefer phoning them instead of sending them messages.
It depends on the timing and the person. If we are both available, I'll call them, but I'm also okay with messaging, so I don't mind.
I always prefer messages. Phoning is way too risky. If she asks something I can't answer instantly, then something might go wrong, or very wrong :P. If I hang up due to signal issue or sudden job, it might be mistaken for rude. While messaging, It's more acceptable for late reply, disappearance, etc, which give me more time to think what to answer and how to wording it.
I prefer sending instant messages as it's more comfortable for me. I feel so stressed and uncomfortable during phone calls.