Dan: Jake? (Confirming) I'm just calling to let you know (Reportng) we got back safely.
Jake: You home already? (Expressing surprise)
Dan: The rain stopped just after we left and there wasn't much traffic. (Reporting) Thanks for the loan of the umbrella. (Thanking)
Jake: You're welcome. (Downplaying) Sudden shower, wasn't it? (Expressing surprise)
Dan: Sure was. (Agreeing) Anyway, (Digressing) I'll drop the umbrella back to you tomorrow evening, okay? (Requesting)
Jake: No hurry. (Calming) I have another three umbrellas in my front hall. (Explaining) People keep leaving them here. (Generalizing)
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