Going to Happy Hour
Gary: Hey, over here. I’m glad you could make it. This place has a great Happy hour. Let me get the waitress, Brenda, so we can order our drinks.
Shanise: Hi, Gary. You sound like a Regular. Do you come here a lot?
Gary: Yeah, I like Stopping by on my way home Now and then to wind down.
Shanise: Is there another Barstool?
Gary: Oh, sorry. Let me get another one for you. Have a seat. What will you have?
Shanise: I’ll have a scotch, Straight up. I usually don’t drink very much. Alcohol sometimes doesn’t Agree with me. I’ve had a tough day, though, and I need To loosen up.
Gary: Okay, one scotch Coming up. Here comes the waitress. Okay, that’s one scotch for Shanise and a Draft beer for me. On second thought, bring a Pitcher of the draft beer, would you? Thanks, Brenda.
Shanise: I’m starving. The sign outside says that they have All-you-can-eat appetizers during happy hour. Is that right?
Gary: Right you are, and they have Specials on everything on their menu.
Shanise: I don’t usually go to happy hours, but I like this place. I’m glad you invited me to come.
Gary: Would I Steer you wrong? Now let’s get some Grub.
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