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ConversationArgumentAnalysisEavesdroppedConversation Set up: I'm in my apartment with my two roommates. 1: Your fish look dead. CLAIM 2. They're not dead. CLAIM The water is dirty and I think they're just slowing down. SUPPORT 1. You should clean it then. CLAIM (It looks disgusting and makes the apartment look bad). 2. I'm busy right now. CLAIM They'll live. WARRANT I'll do it later. CLAIM (Leave me alone). 1. You should do it now. It smells. SUPPORT (It's starting to bother me). 2. It doesn't smell. WARRANT 1. Yeah it does. SUPPORT (It is so gross). 2. Whatever. I'll spray Febreeze around the room. WARRANT (Maybe it does smell but I don't want to clean it). 1. It's disgusting. CLAIM I don't want to smell it. SUPPORT (If you're not going to take care of them you should get rid of them). 2. I'll do it tomorrow. CLAIM Seriously, it's not that bad. SUPPORT (Just drop it). 1. Fine. (You better clean it tomorrow). This conversation happened at the comic shop. It's probably not the best conversation to dissect in this way, but it was one of the craziest things I've heard in a long time. I felt like it could have been scripted. Owner: Sir, can I take your beverage to the front for you? We have a no food and drink policy in the store. CLAIM/SUPPORT (Did you not see all of the signs?) Customer: Oh...well, no. I'll just leave, I guess...I won't patronize your business. CLAIM (I can go somewhere else with my drink) Owner: Ok, have a great day then, take care! (Please don't spill anything on my comics). Customer: Excuse me, your name is? (I'm totally going to write you up). Owner: Bye, have a nice day. (smile and waves) CLAIM (You can leave now). Customer: I won't be writing anything nice about this place. CLAIM It's a wonder you keep any customers at all, with an attitude like that. SUPPORT Owner: Sir, most people don't have a problem leaving their drinks at the door. WARRANT Regular Customer: There are two signs by the front door that clearly say no food or drink allowed in the store. SUPPORT If you can't read, what are you doing in a bookstore? WARRANT Customer: Excuse me, your name is? Regular: My name's Rob...I don't work here. You can write about me if you want. CLAIM Owner: Have a nice day! CLAIM Customer: Oh, I'm sure I will. CLAIM |