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A friend's wedding plans
You’re sitting in a café in Copenhagen having coffee while Ida talks about her wedding.
Medium · 4 min
A friend's wedding plans
Scenario: I sidder på en café i København og drikker kaffe, mens Ida taler om sit bryllup.
How the conversation starts
One way it can go. Play the conversation above to choose your own replies and see where they take it.
Ida
Hej! Jeg er så glad. Jeg er blevet forlovet, og vi er begyndt at planlægge brylluppet.
Hi! I'm so happy. I've got engaged, and we've started planning the wedding.
You
Tillykke! Hvordan skete det?
Congratulations! How did it happen?
Ida
Tak! Det var hjemme i stuen. Han var nervøs, og vi krammede bagefter.
Thanks! It was at home in the living room. He was nervous, and we hugged afterward.
You
Det lyder romantisk. Hvordan går det ellers i jeres forhold?
That sounds romantic. And how are things in your relationship otherwise?
Ida
Vi har det rigtig godt. Der er stor tillid mellem os, og vi kan tale ærligt om alt.
We're doing really well. There's a lot of trust between us, and we can talk honestly about anything.
You
Det er godt. Tillid er vigtig, når man er gift. Skændes I nogensinde?
That's good. Trust is important when you're married. Do you ever argue?
Ida
Ja, nogle gange skændes vi om små ting, som rengøring og hvem der skal handle ind.
Yes, sometimes we argue about small things, like cleaning and who does the shopping.
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