B: You should ask your boss for a raise.

A:  I don't want to do that. He may fire me.

A: I'd love to buy a Sony tape recorder, but I can't afford it.

B: Why don't you buy it on an installment plan?

A: I've got a backache.

B: If I were you, I'd see a doctor.

A: Just don't give them a chance to say no.

B: Oh, sure, I know that.

A: Be sure to go to the Alitalia office first thing tomorrow.

B: good deal.

A: Why can't you and I talk about this later?

B:  Cool.

A: I feel terrible. I've got a bad hangover.

B: I advise you to quit drinking.

A: You've got to learn to put first things first.

B: I'll keep that in my mind.