Lesson 4: He flared up at me!

A: You look like you're fuming. What's going on?

B: The boss is being unreasonable! He flared up at me, making a mountain out of molehill!

A: What's the "molehill" he made a mountain out of?

B: I only made a few more copies, and I didn't think it was any big deal, but he blew up at me!

A: Well, he has been under a lot of pressure recently. The company has been losing money and he's been a little bit depressed.

B: Well, I know he has the blues, but it doesn't mean he can vent his anger on me.

Lesson 5: Even the mention of his name starts me fuming!

A: What happened just now, B? You werne't very kind when you were talking with Ted. What do you have against him?

B: I just don't like him at all.

A: Why? Is there something in particular?

B: Well, he has such a mean streak in him! I went to his office to ask him for some help, and he simply turned up his nose at me! I was so angry that I wanted to slap him! He wasn't like that before he got the job. Now he's such a snob!

A: You want my advice? Let it go.

B: Of course, logically I know you're right, but somehow I just can't bring myself to forget it. Even the mention of his name starts me fuming.

Lesson 6: What's on your mind?

A: Hey, you look concerned. What's on your mind?

B: The final exam. I'm not fully prepared yet.

A: Well, don't worry too much. You still have three days.

B: Yeah, but three days will fly past in a wink.

A: Well, you still have time to cram things into your brain anyway.