Conversations in English

A phone call between two young men

Matt: Hello
(The phone rings and a man wearing a yellow bicycle shirt answers.)
man answering phone This is Matt.
Wellington: Matt, my man! What’s up? wellington This is Wellington.
Matt: Not much, dude. What’s up with you? man answering phone
Welington: Nothin. Say, I was just thinking about going over to Sarah’s to hang out if you want to come along. wellington
Matt: Aww, dude! I’d love to but I have to work this afternoon. man answering phone
Wellington: Well, that sucks. wellington
Matt: Yeah, but it’s okay ’cause I really need the cash. man answering phone
Wellington: Yeah, no kidding. You still owe me ten bucks, Dude. What time are you getting off? wellington
Matt: I’ll be done around 10. I’m going over to The Dive after that. Meet me there. man answering phone
Wellington: Okay, I’ll see you then. Talk to you later. wellington
Matt: Later.
later: goodbye 		man answering phone

Note: The word “Dude” is often used between friends in the United States. It simply means friend. It can have different meanings depending on the speaker’s intonation.