Being Under Stress
Wei: What’s wrong? You look like you’re in pain.
Jason: My stomach is Acting up again.
Wei: It’s all of this Stress. I don’t know how anyone can Cope with the Pressures you’re under.
Jason: It’s nothing. I’ll just take a pill for my stomach.
Wei: That won’t solve the problem. Look at you. You look Worn out. Are you Losing sleep, too?
Jason: I have had trouble sleeping.
Wei: It’s No wonder. At home, you have the Demands of raising two kids on your own, and at work, you’re in a Dog-eat-dog environment everyday.
Jason: I have to admit that my Nerves are Shot, but what can I do?
Wei: Maybe we can Work something out. To start, how about if I watch your kids for a few hours this weekend so you can get some rest?
Jason: I couldn’t ask you to do that. You have to take care of your own kids.
Wei: So, what’s two more?
Jason: If you really don’t mind, I’ll Take you up on that. I could really use a Breather.
Wei: It’s set, then. Here, take one of these pills. If it doesn’t kill you, it’ll make you stronger.
Jason: Thanks!
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