Finnish Reader 2c English

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A young man and a young woman meet in a café. They are friends.

N: Hi Matti!
M: Well hi Marja!
N: How are you?
M: Quite good. How are you doing?
N: Quite well. What have you got there?
M: Coffee. What would you like to have?
N: I want tea. Waitor!
T: What would you like to have?
N: A cup of tea, please.
T: Thanks [in Finnish, this sounds more polite that in English Wink].
M: Do you not drink coffee, Marja?
N: I don't. I don't like coffee. It's bad (tasting).
M: But you like tea?
N: Yes, tea is good.
M: Do you like hot chocolate?
N: Hot chocolate is also quite good.
......
N: I'm going now [lit. "I go now..."], Matti.
M: Okay. It was nice to see you again, Marja.
N: Bye! See you later!
M: Bye!

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