Hello, happy Saint Patrick’s Day Here is another installment of Jill & Joan Barman: hello, how may I help you ladies? Jill: we would like some beers draft please Barman: two cold ones, anything else? Joan: yes, some nuts please Barman: on the way Jill and Joan wait for their drinks and take in the atmosphere Joan: this is great, so many people and they enjoy themselves. Jill: some of them are not even Irish Barman: here are you nuts and draft beer, that will be two-fifty Jill: wow, are you sure? Barman: it’s a holiday, first two drinks half off Joan: here you go, send us another in 10 min. Barman: will do in . Joan: here is something so you don’t forget. Barman: thanks, will have the next round up in 10 minutes. Note: Here is something... this means that the person is passing on a tip. This is a way to ask for a favor. That’s all for today... see you next time

This is an introduction to Saint Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland),[4] the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland,[3] and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.[5] Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, cèilidhs, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.[6] Christians who belong to liturgical denominations also attend church services[5][7] and historically the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol were lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption.[5][6][8][9] Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland,[10] Northern Ireland,[11] the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Brazil, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.[12] Modern celebrations have been greatly influenced by those of the Irish diaspora, particularly those that developed in North America. In recent years, there has been criticism of Saint Patrick's Day celebrations for having become too commercialised and for fostering negative stereotypes of the Irish people. This is from Wikipedia I hope it helps. Let’s discuss about using synonyms. Synonyms are words that have the same meaning for example: I can play golf. I am able to play golf. He is coming back home. He is returning home. This is a gadget for cleaning shoes. This is a machine for cleaning shoes. Please take a look and try to find synonyms. Okay back to our dialogue story Jill: what’s going on today? Joan: nothing much, Jill: they are having a special party at the pub on Saturday Joan: Really, it’s Saint Patrick’s day Jill: yes they will be serving dark beer from 10 Joan: wow, are you up for it? Jill: yeah, let’s go Joan: so it’s a date Well the ladies will be in for a long weekend Note Are you up for it... やりたい？ See you next time

Good evening , part 2 Here is the rest of the story... Miguel : once again...sorry for such poor service. Jill: we understand you were busy. So thank you for your politeness Miguel: your welcome. I hope that you come again. Joan: how about we make a reservation for next Wednesday... Jill: how about it Miguel? Could you give us some personal service, huh ? Miguel: okay we will give you the best of the best. Jill: we will expect the best Joan: we do want the best of your place Miguel: we won’t disappoint you. Should I get you a cab? Joan: how about it? A cab , right? Jill: yes please call one... thank you. Miguel: will do please wait 10 minutes or so. Would you like some coffee? Jill: yes that would be nice Joan: any cheesecake? Miguel: by chance that is our dessert for the evening... coming up in a minute. Joan: thanks Jill: yeah thanks Note: Personal personal service- when the best staff takes care of customers Poor- means not good at(下手、苦手) See you next time

Good evening We just had a festival that came up. It’s the doll festival. I wanted to tell you that these customs are no longer followed in the west. But there are other occasions such as a debutante. This is the first time a young lady goes out on the town. It’s the first time she is seen outside without an escort. This is the reason “Cinderella” wants to go to the ball so she can meet a suiter that she can one day marry. Well let’s continue the story from last month Joan : excuse me what’s your name? Miguel: it’s Miguel Jill: are you from a Spanish speaking country? Miguel: well no but my parents were. So they gave me this name so I don’t forget my heritage. Joan: how about the girl you were with.., Miguel: she is my little sister Jill: she is quite beautiful Miguel: i guess so. She made her debut at the local community center in a play. Joan: she is an actress? Miguel: she says she wants to be. Jill: I see. By the way the food is cold. Miguel: my apologies , it’s on the House. Note Heritage:遺産 this is where you are decended from. “On the house” - this is when the management of a restaurant pays for the bill. See you next time

Hello, Hello Today we will discuss on the expression we did on Wednesday. Out of the blue — by chance 偶然に ie. She decided to buy a lottery ticket out of the blue and she won ten thousand dollars. So every day things happen just by coincidence. Another expression is “a fly in the soup” this means a difficulty that arises. Fly in the soup —- 困難な Fly in the ointment We were planing on going to Europe this summer but there is a “fly in the soup” I might have to go on business on the same date . Other words for cream are ointment or rubbing gel-なる薬 The word revenge is usually used to mean attack someone who attacked us (復讐) But sometimes it means another chance to face the same opponent or situation The basketball team we lost in the scrimmage game will be our opponent it’s a chance at revenge. Sometimes we think of these moments as rivalries or feuds (誓い) So we must overcome our rivals with courage and brains. See you next time

Well let’s continue our restaurant story

The two women are waiting for their meal and are ready to order another drink

Jill: Can you spot the waiter?
Joan: well he keeps running around
Jill: I spot a girl overthere, could she be a waitress
Joan: excuse me, could you take our drinks ?
Girl: sorry I don’t work here
Joan: sorry
Girl: I was looking for the waiter
Jill: I guess we are not the only ones.
Girl: actually he is my brother
Joan: really?
Girl: yes he is.
Jill: he is very busy today
Girl: it seems so
Jill: here he comes with our food.
Waiter: here is your food. Once again sorry for the delay . Hey what are you doing here?
Girl: looking for you. You need help ? I can help.
Waiter: okay I will put you on the shift list. Please get a uniform and help out where you can.
Girl: yes sir

It seems we are in a family business. Let’s see where this leads.

Delay—遅れ
Running around -忙しい

Hello again... I hope you are all flexible in reading the blog.
Today let’s talk about spring.
This is the time of year when we get hay fever
Hay fever - 花粉症
Now there many kinds of fever. I mean that things are popular to do or say.

Fever - 人気
For example

Now a days there is a ball and cup fever going around the world.
If you like disco music you would remember “Saturday Night Fever”, this was a famous movie in the 70’s.
Let’s continue our story of Joan and Jill

Joan: here comes the waiter
Jill: I hope we can order
Waiter: how may I help you?
Joan: yes we would like 2 beers and a side order of fries
Jill: also we want some green salad with no dressing and a side plate of tofu
Waiter: okay, anything else?
Jill: that’s all for now
Waiter: okay... let me make sure of your order...you would like fries, a green salad with tofu on the side no dressing and 2 beers.
Joan: that’s right
Jill: you seam busy tonight?
Waiter: yes we are. We are short handed today. Please be patient we will get your order out as soon as possible
Joan: no problem but can we get the drinks quickly?
Waiter: coming right up.

Well the place is buzzing ... I hope our stories does too

Short handed- it means not enough people to do a job or a project.
Coming right up- will be coming soon- すぐに 来ます。