| Shop assistant: | Good afternoon, sir, is there anything I can help you with today? |
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| Mark: | umm... yeah!I’m looking for a nice gift to give my girlfriend. Our fifth anniversary’s next Friday. |
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| Shop assistant: | Well, I would be happy to assist you in choosing the perfect gift for her. Is there anything particular that you have in mind? |
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| Mark: | No, not really... I'm completely at a loss. |
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| Shop assistant: | Well, you can give her a set of pearl earrings, or this beautiful heart-shaped pendant. What is her favorite gemstone? |
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| Mark: | That purple one. I’m sorry...I've never bought jewelery for anyone and I’m kind of nervous. |
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| Shop assistant: | Don’t worry, we specialize in providing our customers a relaxed, pressure-free shopping environment. That stone is an amethyst. We have a range of beautiful amethyst pieces. Take a look at this bracelet. It’s 18K rose-gold, studded with amethyst and blue topaz. It’s a great statement piece. |
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| Mark: | Oh...wow. That’s really pretty. Jess would love that. But... I was thinking of something a little more delicate, perhaps a necklace? |
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| Shop assistant: | We have this beautiful platinum pendant, or you could also get her a locket. You could also get her a timepiece---it's both glamorous yet functional. If you tell me a little more about your girlfriend, maybe I can help you find something for her. |
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| Mark: | Jess? Well, she’s very smart, and has a great sense of humor. She’s very feminine... |
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| Shop assistant: | Perhaps you could give her a ring? |
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| Mark: | Well...actually...I was thinking about asking Jess to marry me...I've just been so nervous. |
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| Shop assistant: | Well sir, I believe your fifth anniversary is a great time to propose! |
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| Mark: | Okay, I’ve decided. I’m going to pop the question! |
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| Shop assistant: | Fabulous! We should look at engagement rings then! Now that’s a whole other section. |
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| anniversary | | The date on which a romance began |
| have in mind | | to be thinking of something |
| heart-shaped | | something in the shape of a heart |
| pendant | | a piece of jewelry that hangs on a chain |
| gemstone | | a stone that can be used in jewelry |
| amethyst | | a clear purple or bluish-purple stone |
| bracelet | | a piece of jewelry worn on the wrist |
| 18K | | contain 75% gold |
| blue topaz | | a blue precious stone |
| platinum | | a heavy, silver-colored metal |
| locket | | A small ornamental case |
| pop the question | | ask a big question (proposal) |