Situation 14:

In a Bar

What can I get for you gentlemen

tonight?

I’d like a gin and tonic,please.

Make mine a double scotch,straight up.

Did you have a rough day?

I don’t want to talk about it,but let’s just say you

should keep the bottle close at hand.

I understand

Hey,where’s my gin and tonic?

Okay,okay.Just give me a second here.

(Bartender goes to make the drinks.)

Man,I just wanted to apologize again for....

(Cutting Steve off.) Stop.We’re at a

bar now,not at the office,and I don’t want to

talk about work.I said it was okay and I

meant it.If it’s really still bothering you we can

talk about it on Monday.

You’re right.I’ll shut up now.

(Returning with a drink in each hand.)

Here’s a gin and tonic for you,and a double

scotch,straight up,for my friend who had

the hard day.I hope this helps.

You know it will.James,a toast to

your coming promotion.

No,you’re getting ahead of yourself.First,let’s drink to

our successful deal today.Cheers.

(They touch glasses.)