9. Checking Out a Magazine



1.

A: What can I do for you today?

B: I need to return a book.

A: Can I do anything else for you?

B: I want to check this magazine out.

A: We don't allow people to check out magazines.

B: Why not?

A: It's just a policy of ours.

B: So what am I allowed to check out?

A: You may check out books or videos.

B: I need to check out this magazine.

A: You will have to just read it in the library.

B: That doesn't make any sense.



2.

A: How may I help you?

B: I want to return this video.

A: Is that all you need?

B: I also need to check this magazine out.

A: You're not allowed to do that.

B: I don't understand.

A: It's our policy.

B: What can I check out?

A: Only books or videos.

B: I need this magazine.

A: You will have to read it here.

B: That's weird.



3.

A: May I help you?

B: I would like to return this book.

A: May I do anything else for you?

B: I would also like to check out this magazine.

A: I can't let you do that.

B: Why is that?

A: Our policy doesn't allow anyone to check out the magazines.

B: What things am I allowed to check out?

A: You are only allowed to check out books or videos.

B: I really need to check out this magazine.

A: I'm sorry, but that's our policy.

B: That's stupid.



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