The Social Observer (19, 56, 78)
You are at a bus stop. The weather is bad and you want to start a conversation.
Kinda cold, ain't it? / Kinda weird weather, ain't it? / Kinda gray out, ain't it?
"D'ya think it's gonna rain later?"
You see a friend at the airport. You want to know if her vacation was good.
How'd it go? / How'd 'er (your) trip go? / How's 'er (the) vacation goin'?
"Didja see 'em (the famous sights)?"
Your friend isn't eating the pizza you bought. You think they don't like it.
Doncha like it? / Doncha like 'im (the pizza)? / Doncha wanna eat?
"Wanna git some pizza somewhere else?
You met a guide yesterday. You aren't sure if they remember your name.
D'ya kinda remember me? / D'ya kinda remember? / D'ya kinda remember my name?
Where'dja think we met before?"
You are surprised your friend walked home. Ask about their transportation.
How'dja git home? / How'dja git here? / How'dja git back?
"Didja see 'em (the crowds) on the subway?"
You are at a bar. The drinks are $25 each—way over your budget.
Kinda pricey, ain't it? / Kinda weird prices, ain't it? / Kinda expensive, ain't it?
"How'm I gonna pay for another one?"
It’s Monday morning. You want to know if your coworker's project is failing or succeeding.
How's 'er project goin'? / How'd 'er (your) work go? / How's 'er (the) project doin'?
"Whatcha gotta do next?"
A friend suggests a dangerous hiking trail. You think it's a bad idea.
D'ya think it's safe? / D'ya think it'll work? / D'ya think he'll like it?
"What's duh plan if it doesn't work?"
You are at a museum. You forgot the meeting time the guide told you.
D'ya kinda remember? / D'ya kinda remember duh time? / D'ya kinda remember what 'e said?
"Shoulda I call 'im to check?"
Your friend left the party at 8:00 PM. You want to know the reason for leaving so early.
Why'dja hafta leave so early? / Why'dja hafta go? / Why'dja hafta leave at 8:00?
"D'ya hafta work tomorrow?"
You are at a famous beach, but the water is freezing. You want to warn your friend.
Kinda cold ta swim, ain't it? / Kinda freezing, ain't it? / Kinda cold for a beach, ain't it?
"Wanna git outta here and find some coffee?"
Your friend just finished a 4-hour job interview. You want to know the result.
How'd 'er interview go? / How'd 'er (your) big day go? / How'd 'er (the) talk go?
"D'ya think they'll like ya?
Your friend says they "hate" Kimchi. You are surprised by this opinion.
Doncha like it? / Doncha like 'im (the food)? / Doncha think it's good?
Whatcha wanna eat instead?"
You are at a hotel. You want to check if your roommate remembers the room number.
D'ya kinda remember? / D'ya kinda remember duh room? / D'ya kinda remember duh number?
Where'dja put duh key?"
You see a person wearing a winter coat in the middle of summer.
Kinda weird, ain't it? / Kinda weird coat, ain't it? / Kinda strange, ain't it?
"What's 'e do'n?"
It is 11:30 PM. Your host is still talking, but you are exhausted and want to sleep.
Kinda late, ain't it? / Kinda late ta talk, ain't it? / Kinda late for me, ain't it?
"D'ya hafta work tomorrow morning?"
Your friend arrived at the hotel 2 hours late. You want to know how they traveled.
How'dja git home? / How'dja git here? / How'dja git ta duh hotel?
"Didja hafta pay a lotta money for the taxi?"
You are buying a gift for a picky boss. You aren't sure if he will enjoy it.
D'ya think he'll like it? / D'ya think 'e wants it? / D'ya think 'e'll like duh gift?
What's 'e gonna do with it?"
You told a long story yesterday. You want to see if your friend actually listened.
D'ya kinda remember? / D'ya kinda remember my story? / D'ya kinda remember what I told ya?
"Whatcha think'n about it now?"
Your friend had to leave a 5-star dinner after only 10 minutes. Ask why.
Why'dja hafta leave? / Why'dja hafta leave so early? / Why'dja hafta leave duh dinner?
"Wanna git outta here and go home?"
You are looking at a "modern" statue that looks like a pile of trash.
Kinda weird, ain't it? / Kinda weird art, ain't it? / Kinda strange, ain't it?
"Whatcha think'n about it?"
Your friend quit the city tour after only one hour. Ask why they left so soon.
Why'dja hafta leave so early? / Why'dja hafta leave duh tour? / Why'dja hafta go so soon?
"Was 'e be'n rude to ya?"
A local recommends a "famous" restaurant that looks very dirty and empty.
D'ya think it's good? / D'ya think it's okay? / D'ya think we'll like it?
"Should we ask 'er if she likes it?"
You are checking if the group remembers the very complex subway directions.
D'ya kinda remember? / D'ya kinda remember duh way? / D'ya kinda remember duh directions?
"How'm I gonna find 'im without a map?"
You are lost, it’s midnight, and it’s snowing. The situation is very bad.
Kinda weird, ain't it? / Kinda late, ain't it? / Kinda cold, ain't it?
"Ain't it time ta go?"