GENERIC DIALOGUES  

Scene 1

A:  Hi.
B:  Hello.
A:  What'd you do last night?
B:  Oh, not much.  How about you?
A:  Just watched a little t.v.
B:  Anything good?
A:  Well, no.  Not really.
B:  See you later.
 
 

Scene 2

A:  You're late.
B:  I know.  I couldn't help it.
A:  I understand.
B:  I knew you would.
A:  I have something to give you.
B:  Oh, really?
A:  Yes, this.

This is the only scene I allow students to add two more lines to.  Also, the "this" doesn't have to have anything to do with person B's being late.  I never allow the students to have the "this" be physical abuse or any form of  harm.  That is not creative.  Anyone could think of that.
 

Scene 3

A:  Did you get it?
B:  Yes, I've got it right here.
A:  Did you tell anyone?
B:  No.
A:  Was it difficult?
B:  I haven't had time to think about it.
A:  How could you think of anything else?
B:  I've had other things on my mind.
A:  Well, now you've got it.
B:  Yes, and now it's mine.

ODD COUPLE
GENERIC DIALOGUE
from the play
by
Neil Simon

• A:  I was wondering how long it would take?
  
• B:  How long what would take?
  
• A:  Before I got on your nerves.
  
• B:  I didn't say you got on my nerves.
  
• A:  Well, it's the same thing.  You said I irritated you.
  
• B:  YOU said you irritated me. I didn't say it.
  
• A:  Then what did you say?
  
• B:  I don't know what I said.  What's the difference what I said?
  
• A:  It doesn't make any difference.  I was just repeating what I thought you said.
  
• B:  Well, don't repeat what you thought I said.  Repeat what I said.  Ugh, that's irritating!
  
• A:  You see!  You did say it!
  
• B:  I don't believe this whole conversation.
  
• A:  (Partner's Name), I'm---I'm sorry.  I don't know what's wrong with me.
  
• B:  And don't pout.  If you want to fight, we'll fight.  But don't pout!  Fighting I win.  Pouting you win!
  
• A:  You're right.  Everything you say about me is absolutely right.
  
• B:  (Really angry, turns to A) And don't give in so easily.  I'm not always right.  Sometimes you're right!
  
• A:  You're right.  I do that.  I always figure I'm in the wrong.
  
• B:  Only this time you are wrong.  And I'm right.
  
• A:  Oh, leave me alone.
  
• B:  And don't sulk.  That's the same as pouting.

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