Make plans by phone

Hi! Sorry I missed your call. I was in a meeting. A really long one, about another meeting. Are you still free to meet this week?

Today's not great, I'm really busy until seven. What about later in the week? Thursday? Thursday works. Where do you want to go? The new ramen place near the station? Perfect, I've heard it's amazing. My sister went last week and she still talks about it.

Shall we say half past seven? I'll book a table now. If anything changes, just send me a message. Oh, and this time, please don't be late. You still owe me a dessert from last time!

Hi, it's me. I'm so sorry, I'm running late. The bus broke down, so I'm walking now. I'm on my way, I promise!

I can't find the restaurant on the map. Can you send me your location? My phone says there are two places with the same name.

Actually, it's raining and I'm still ten minutes away. Why don't you order some starters instead of waiting for me? I'll pay for them, it's my fault. Get the dumplings, they're amazing. Oh, and sorry for the long voice note. I'm walking really fast and talking at the same time!

Emre, it's Mum. You didn't answer my call again. I know, I know, you're busy. You're always busy. I'm busy too. I'm making soup.

Are you free for lunch on Sunday? Dad wants to meet your new girlfriend. Yes, I told him. No, I didn't say anything else. Well, a little. Please don't be angry. Just send me a message with the time. A heart is not an answer, Emre.

I'm going to call you later tonight, after my programme. Pick up this time! Or I'm going to come to your flat with the soup. Kisses.

Hi Kai, it's Priya. I'm sending a voice note because my hands are full of shopping. Bad news: the film is sold out. The whole cinema is full of children in dinosaur costumes. I really don't know why.

Let's meet at the bowling alley instead! It's only ten minutes from here. I'm sending you the location now. You can pay for the shoes, and I'll pay for the pizza. Is that fair? I think that's fair.

Please don't be late. Our lane is booked for half past seven. Where are you now? Oh, wait, I can see you across the road. Why are you wearing a dinosaur hat? OK, I'm on my way, and I'm not going to ask.

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