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English Conversation: A Chance Encounter at the Coffee Shop 

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English Conversation: A Chance Encounter at the Coffee Shop 

Emma: (smiling) Hey, excuse me, is this seat taken?

Ryan: Oh, no, not at all. Please, go ahead.

Emma: Thanks! It’s really crowded today. I didn’t expect the café to be this busy on a weekday afternoon.

Ryan: Yeah, it’s usually quieter. Maybe there’s a sudden love for coffee in town.

Emma: (laughs) Or maybe everyone just needed a break from work. That’s exactly why I’m here. A little escape from emails and deadlines.

Ryan: Same here. I work remotely, so sometimes I need a change of scenery. Working from home can feel a bit isolating.

Emma: I get that! What do you do?

Ryan: I’m a graphic designer. I create branding and marketing materials for companies. It’s fun but can be stressful when deadlines pile up.

Emma: That sounds interesting! I’ve always admired people with a creative eye. I’m in marketing, so I work with designers a lot, but I can barely draw a straight line.

Ryan: (laughs) No worries! Most of my work is digital, so straight lines aren’t a problem. What kind of marketing do you do?

Emma: Mostly content and social media marketing. Writing, planning campaigns, that sort of thing. It’s fun but also a never-ending cycle of trends and algorithms.

Ryan: Oh, I can imagine! The internet moves so fast. One minute something’s trending, the next, it’s forgotten.

Emma: Exactly! Speaking of trends, what’s your go-to coffee order?

Ryan: Just a classic cappuccino. Simple but perfect. You?

Emma: A caramel latte—because I need a little sweetness to survive the day.

Ryan: Good choice! So, are you from around here?

Emma: Yeah, I’ve lived in this city for a few years now. What about you?

Ryan: I moved here last year for work. It’s been an adjustment, but I like it. The coffee scene helps!

Emma: (laughs) That’s a valid reason to like a place! Have you had a chance to explore the city?

Ryan: A little, but there’s still a lot I haven’t seen. Any recommendations?

Emma: Definitely! If you like quiet spots, there’s a small bookstore just a few blocks from here. They have a cozy reading nook and amazing homemade pastries.

Ryan: That sounds like my kind of place! I’ll have to check it out.

Emma: Let me know what you think. Oh! I should probably get back to work before my “quick break” turns into a two-hour escape.

Ryan: (smiles) I hear you. But hey, this was a nice conversation. Maybe we’ll run into each other again.

Emma: I’d like that. Enjoy your cappuccino, Ryan.

Ryan: You too, Emma. See you around!

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