ESL Podcast 325 ? Describing People?s Moods
Slow dialog: 1:21
Explanations: 3:03
Fast dialog: 10:50
Brett: Do you know what kind of mood Mom is in?
Molly: Not really. Why?
Brett: I really need a raise in my allowance and I?m waiting for the right time to ask. She?ll be more likely to say ?yes? if she?s not feeling too grouchy.
Molly: I wouldn?t count on this being a good time. She looked a little upset after getting off the phone with Aunt Teri.
Brett: Why?
Molly: Aunt Teri has been down in the dumps since Cousin Frank decided to take a job in Cambodia. He?s on cloud nine about this new job, but Aunt Teri is anxious about him moving so far away.
Brett: I see. Well, I?ve got to think of some way to cheer her up. It?s a lost cause if I ask her while she?s angry, on edge, or depressed.
Molly: You know that Mom is always happy to hear good news about school. Do you have anything new to report?
Brett: I hadn?t thought of that. I need to come up with something.
Molly: Be patient. Wait for the right moment and then strike. I speak from years of experience.
Brett: Right. Thanks.
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