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Showing Signs of Age

Julian: What is that, another Gray hair?! My hair is already Thinning on top. I don’t need more gray hairs.

Vera: I think Salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It makes them look Distinguished.

Julian: It makes them look old. Thank God I don’t have a Receding hairline – yet.

Vera: When you get to be my age, you won’t worry so much about graying hair. There are a lot of other things to worry about.

Julian: Like what?

Vera: Forget I mentioned it. Showing signs of age isn’t something to be Lamented. It’s natural and part of Maturing as a person. It gives you Character.

Julian: Stop being Evasive. Like what?

Vera: Okay, like Wrinkles and Age spots, Deafness and Memory loss.

Julian: Gee, thanks. If I ever need To talk someone off a ledge, I’ll give you a call!



Диалог ученика с учителем на английском языке.
Самая красивая достопримечательность россии на английском.

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