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8. We must not use cellphones inside.
9. We must not park in front of the building. Park in the back.
10. We must not litter. Use the garbage can at the exit.

EXERCISE 6

Role Play
1. Ask a landlord how to dispose of the garbage. How about cans, bottles, and
plastic bottles?
2. A co-worker is about to throw away all the extra bento from the lunch

meeting. What would you say?
3. You are discussing when and where the office party should be held. Express
your preference or non-preference regarding the time and place.
4. Discuss the recycling policies in your community and the laws regarding
drinking and driving in your country.
5. Discuss what you were prohibited from doing as a child. How about now?

Clothing
Michael and Ms. Sato are discussing the dress code for an event.

Michael: It’s probably okay if I don’t wear a suit, right?
Sūtsu kinakute mo i’i darō.

スーツ着なくてもいいだろう。
Sato: No, it would be bad if you don’t.

Iya, kinakucha mazui desu yo.
いや、着なくちゃまずいですよ。

On the day of the event, Michael shows up in a suit.
Sato: Wow! Cool!

Wā, oshare desu nē!
わあ、おしゃれですねえ！

Michael: Isn’t this tie too loud?
Kono nekutai hade-suginai?
このネクタイ、派手すぎない。