16. Checking the Apartment for Anything Damaged



1.

A: What do you think about the apartment so far?

B: It is beautiful.

A: You don't have any problems with how it looks?

B: Actually, there is a problem.

A: Like what?

B: There are some stains that were left in the carpet.

A: Those stains will be cleaned out of the carpet before you move in.

B: Oh, is that right?

A: Yes. Now what other problems do you have?

B: That was the only problem that I saw.

A: I'm glad that everything else is to your liking.

B: I honestly love it.



2.

A: Do you like the apartment?

B: I absolutely love the apartment.

A: Everything is okay?

B: I do have one problem with the apartment.

A: What's the problem?

B: I don't like all those stains in the carpet.

A: We will have the carpet cleaned before you move into the apartment.

B: I did not know that.

A: I assure you that we will, and if there are any more problems, feel free to tell me.

B: That was the only thing that I saw wrong with the apartment.

A: I'm glad to know that you think the apartment is so nice.

B: It's absolutely incredible. I'll take it.



3.

A: What are your thoughts on the apartment?

B: I think that it's absolutely gorgeous.

A: There aren't any problems with the apartment?

B: I think that the apartment looks very nice, but I do see some problems.

A: What problems?

B: I did notice a few stains in the carpet.

A: We will have the carpet cleaned before you move in.

B: You will?

A: Yes, but other than that, are there any more problems?

B: That was the only thing that I saw that was wrong with the apartment.

A: I'm happy that you find this apartment so appealing.

B: It is. I love it.



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