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LARRY: I really appreciate your driving me around.

CONRAD: It's no problem.I have time today, and I think it's important that you find a good place.

LARRY: It would be hard for just me to do it. I don't know the city at all.

CONRAD: So what do you see in there?

LARRY: This one sounds good. "Efficiency with view of the lake."Utilities and parking included. Newly remodeled kitchen. $470.

CONRAD: Can you afford that much?

LARRY: No, I guess not. But that's what I want, isn't it? An efficiency.

CONRAD: Yes, an efficiency is a small apartment.Usually one large room and a small bathroom.There is often a small kitchen too. So it's good for one person.

LARRY: How about this one?"Downtown efficiency. Furnished..." What does furnished mean?

CONRAD: That means the apartment has furniture in it.

LARRY: That's good.

CONRAD: Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. You have to like the furniture.

LARRY: "Furnished. Parking included. $400."

CONRAD: It's still pretty expensive.

LARRY: Yes, but it's downtown. I would like to take look at this one.

CONRAD: Alright. What's the phone number?

LARRY: 256-7797.

CONRAD: Got it. What else do you see?

LARRY: This one. "Two male grad students seeking roommate."Must be quiet. Comfortable downtown apartment."Does this mean I have to share a room with them?

CONRAD: No. It probably means they have a large apartment.Probably a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms.They need someone for the empty bedroom.

LARRY: That sounds alright.

CONRAD: Yes, it might be an advantage for you. You are a foreigner, after all.If they're alright roommates, you could learn a lot from them.

LARRY: Here's the number, 256-4367.

CONRAD: Got it.Let's call these two and see if we can make appointments to see the apartments.

LARRY: Sounds good to me. I really appreciate your help on this.

CONRAD: Don't mention it, Larry. What are friends for anyway?