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Unit 23. Page 405. Exercise 8. Listening.

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Hello?

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Hey Marge, it's Nancy. Got a moment? I need some advice.

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Sure, what's the problem?

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My daughter Amanda called an hour or so ago and asked me to babysit.

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When I said no at first, she almost demanded I do it.

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I gave in and said yes, but I wish I hadn't.

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Had I known she was calling about that, I wouldn't have answered the phone.

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How can I make her stop treating me like this? What would you suggest?

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Has this been happening a lot?

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Yes, it has. It's the fifth time in three weeks.

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The last time it happened, I was feeling sick.

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I wound up having to call and insist she come and pick up the kids early.

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Did she?

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Yes.

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But she was mad. I love her and my grandchildren, but enough is enough.

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What's her problem anyway? Why is she asking that you babysit all the time?

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Well, both she and Stan have strange work schedules. She's been working overtime.

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They seem pretty well off to me. Why is Amanda working so much?

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She and Stan want to buy another house.

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Personally, I think she's been mad.

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She's been neglecting the children. It's important that she pay more attention to those kids.

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Well, this isn't a matter of survival. They have a nice enough home already.

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I suggest you call her back and tell her you've changed your mind.

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You're not her slave. Lay down the law.

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With a little firmness, you can get Amanda to take responsibility for herself.

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Thanks, Marge. That was my thought, too.

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I just wanted some space.

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Absolutely. You raised one family. You shouldn't have to raise another.