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A small dialog #1 (permalink) Sat Jun 21, 2008 20:34 pm   A small dialog
 

Hi,

Could you tell me if you find the dialog below naturally sounding ?:

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---Why are you having a garage sale? This house payment is hanging over your head, isnt it?
---No, we're just trying to clear away a little extra space to fit in some new things
---Level with me! You're on the skids aren't you?
....


Many thanks :)
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A small dialog #2 (permalink) Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:46 am   A small dialog
 

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The conversation itself is a little unnatural, in that speaker #1 is rather rude in his prying. Further, 'on the skids' should be reserved primarily for 3rd persons in direr conditions, as with homeless alcoholics.

- Why are you having a garage sale? The house payments are hanging over your head, aren't they?
- No, we're just trying to clear away a little extra space to fit in some new stuff.
- Level with me! You're having some financial trouble, aren't you?
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A small dialog #3 (permalink) Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:00 am   A small dialog
 

I second what Mister Micawber says.
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A small dialog #4 (permalink) Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:04 am   A small dialog
 

Thank you, Mister Micawber and Jamie !
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