Situation 17:

Dinner( While Robert is finishing his homework

, his mother makes dinner.When his father comes home from work,

Robert,his father, mother,and older brother Sam

go into the kitchen to eat dinner.)

Dinner’s, ready.Come into the kitchen.

I’ll be there soon.I just have to wash my hands.Sam, Robert, you two

wash your hands too.

Okay, dad.

Yes, sir.

Robert, why are you being so polite?

No, sir.I’m not being polite.I’ve just decided to be a good student.

That’s all. I’m happy to hear that.Playing games is fun but getting good

grades in school is important too.

Dear, what’s for dinner?

We have spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread.

Great. I love garlic bread.

Yeah, and I love meatballs.

And you know I like spaghetti a lot.You’re the best, dear.

You don’t have to say that.I just love my family and I enjoy making you

happy.

I’m happy.And I’ll be even happier if you give me some more meatballs.

Say please.

Please give me some more.

that’s better.

Dad,can I talk to you after dinner?

Sure. But first let me have a cup of coffee, okay?

Okay.