1 A: It was nice talking to you. B: Why are you trying to rush me off the phone? A: I really have to go. B: Why? I still wanted to talk to you. A: I have things to do. B: Like what? A: Don't be nosey. B: I'm not. I just want to know. A: Well, it's really none of your business. B: That's harsh. A: I'm sorry, but I have to go. B: Fine. 2 A: I've enjoyed conversing with you. B: Is there a reason why you're trying to get off the phone so fast? A: I've got to go. B: I wasn't done talking to you. A: I have to do some things, and besides, it's not polite to be nosey. B: I'm not being nosey. I'm just asking. A: I really don't think it's any of your business. B: That's not nice. A: I apologize, but I'm getting off the phone now. B: Okay. 3 A: I'll talk to you later. B: What's the rush? A: I have to get off the phone now. B: I'm not ready to get off the phone with you. A: There are other things I need to take care of. B: What is it that you need to do? A: Please don't be nosey. B: I'm not being nosey, it's just a question. A: You don't need to worry about that. B: That was mean to say. A: I am very sorry, but I must go. B: I guess.
