37. Threatening not to Rent



1.

A: Do you like the apartment so far?

B: I see a problem.

A: What's the problem?

B: I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking.

A: That's no big deal.

B: It's going to be a problem when my water bill comes.

A: What do you want me to do about it?

B: I would like you to fix the problem.

A: I won't be able to do that right now.

B: Well, I won't be able to rent the apartment until the problem is fixed.

A: Fine, I'll have it fixed for you.

B: I'm happy that we've come to an agreement.



2.

A: How do you like the apartment?

B: I like the apartment, but I see something wrong with it.

A: What's wrong?

B: There's a leaking faucet in the kitchen.

A: That isn't a problem.

B: That leak is going to raise my water bill.

A: What can I do?

B: You need to fix it.

A: I can't right now.

B: I won't rent it if the faucet isn't fixed.

A: I will fix it for you.

B: I'm glad you finally agree.



3.

A: What do you think of the apartment?

B: I like it, but there is one problem.

A: What problem is that?

B: The faucet in the kitchen is leaking.

A: I don't understand what the big deal is.

B: That leak is a problem for my water bill.

A: What you would like me to do about it?

B: The leak must be fixed.

A: I won't be able to fix it at the moment.

B: I will not rent the apartment with that leaking faucet.

A: If that's the case, then I will fix the faucet.

B: Thanks for understanding.



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