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He said, she said.
In this exercise, you will practice schema theory by identi-
fying the topic of these cryptic conversations. Check your
answers at the end of this chapter in “Solutions to Exercises
and Games.”
The Call
He said: Did you call?
She said: Yes.
He said: How long?
She said: They promised to deliver within 25 minutes.
He said: What toppings?
She said: The usual.
What are they talking about? ____________________
Two, Please
He said: Two, please.
She said: $11.50.
He said: Here you go. What time does it start?
She said: 7:35. Second door on the left. Thank you.
Where are they? ____________________
How’s That?
He said: How’s that feel?
She said: Good. Do you have it in blue?
He said: Yes, ma’am.
She said: Mmh, too tight. Does it come in a narrow?
He said: I think it does. Excuse me for a minute.
What is happening? ____________________
Follow-up: Create he said, she said conversations of your
own and ask another person what the conversation is about.
