2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 17 Being a Bachelor

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Being a Bachelor 

Iris¹: I’m thinking of inviting² Simone and Jerry over for dinner. 

Alex: This isn’t another attempt at matchmaking, is it? Jerry is a confirmed bachelor and he’s not looking to marry or become involved in a relationship. 

Iris: He’s not a confirmed bachelor. In this neighborhood with so many single women, he’s an eligible³ bachelor. 

Alex: You mean in this neighborhood full of old spinsters! Stop trying to set him up with one of them. 

Iris: How do you know he doesn’t want a relationship? Maybe he’s just shy and needs a little prodding⁴. Maybe he has a fear of commitment and we can all help him overcome it. 

Alex: Maybe he just wants to be left alone by meddling⁵ neighbors and ladies on the prowl. There are many benefits to remaining a bachelor. 

Iris: You mean living a celibate⁶ and empty life? 

Alex: You’re making too many assumptions. You don’t know the first thing about his life and whether he’s happy or not. In many ways, a bachelor’s life is idyllic⁷. 

Iris: How can you say that? 

Alex: Would any bachelor have to have this conversation with anyone, ever? 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse