Daily Life - Talking To Your Roomate (C0206)

A:

Charlie, do you have a second?

B:

Yeah what's up?

A:

Well, I went and paid the bills today and you still haven't given me your half.

B:

Yeah I wanted to talk to you about that. I agreed we would go halves on allthe bills, but frankly I think it's unfair.

A:

Unfair! Why?

B:

Well, you have long hair and use the hairdryer every morning. I don't. You leave your computer on all night downloading torrents. I don't. You see what I'm getting at here?

A:

You leave the air conditioner on day and night! You also take 30 minute showers which means you are using way more gas and water than me!

B:

Well, while we are at it, stop bringing your friends over for drinks every weekend. You always leave a mess and keep me up all night!

A:

Maybe you should just move out and find another place.

B:

Maybe you should move out!

Key Vocabulary

bill

a document that shows how much you must pay

go halves

divide equally

move out

to vacate a residence, cause to leave

what I am getting at

what I am trying to say

way more

much more, a lot more

Supplementary Vocabulary

Landlord

One that owns and rents land, buildings, or dwelling units.

Lease

A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for a specified rent.

Utility

A commodity or service, such as electricity, water, or public transportation, that is provided by a public utility

Dower

The rights of a widow in the property of her husband at his death.

Breach Of Contract

A legal violation of an established contract between two parties

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