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The Weekend ‐ Buying Jewelery (C0290) 
Shop assistant: Good afternoon, sir, is there anything I
can help you with today?
Mark: umm... yeah!I’m looking for a nice gift to give my
girlfriend. Our fifth anniversary’s next Friday. 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?
Mark: No, not really... I’m completely at a loss.
Shop assistant: Well, you can give her a set of pearl
earrings, or this beautiful heart-shaped pendant. What
is her favorite gemstone?
Mark: That purple one. I’m sorry...I’ve never bought
jewelery for anyone and I’m kind of nervous.
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.
Mark: Oh...wow. That’s really pretty. Jess would love that.
But...I was thinking of something a little more delicate,
perhaps a necklace?
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. Mark: Jess? Well, she’s very
smart, and has a great sense of humor. She’s very
feminine...
Shop assistant: Perhaps you could give her a ring?
Mark: Well...actually...I was thinking about asking Jess to
marry me...I’ve just been so nervous.
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!
Shop assistant: Fabulous! We should look at engagement
rings then! Now that’s a whole other section.