Show Notes
Traveling is fun but packing can be a very stressful activity. Some people hate it more than others. For them, it is never fun to pick and choose what clothing to pack into a suitcase. Procrastination can make packing even more stressful. But in the end, vacations generally result in a good time with great memories for everyone.
Dialogue
A: A gente tá atrasada para o aeroporto. Você tá pronta?
B: Peraí... pede pra mamãe me ajudar a fazer a mala?
A: Fazer a mala? Por que você não fez sua mala ontem de noite como a mamãe mandou? Ela tá chamando um táxi agora e não pode te ajudar.
B: Marinaaaaa, me ajuda. Eu não fiz nada ainda.
A: Não, eu tenho que cuidar das minhas próprias coisas. Você deveria ter feito ontem de noite como todo mundo.
B: Eu tentei, mas não consegui.
A: Problema seu. Joga qualquer coisa na mala e pronto.
B: Tá bom, valeu. Obrigada pela ajuda.
A: We are late for the airport! Are you ready?
B: Wait… can you ask mom to help me pack?
A: Pack?! Why didn’t you pack last night like mom told you to? She’s calling a cab right now, and can’t help you.
B: Marinaaaaaa help me! I don’t have anything done!
A: No, I have to take care of my own things. You should have packed last night with everyone else.
B: I was trying, but I just couldn’t!
A: Too bad. Just shove some stuff into the suitcase.
B: Okay, fine. Thanks for the help.
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