Video scene: In the discotheque
Boy: Would you like another drink?
Girl: No, I have to go home.
Boy: Come on, don’t be lame.
Girl: No, I’ve got to be home at twelve.
Boy: This is a great tune, let’s dance.
On screen: Assignment. Sasja really likes Mike. How can she make clear that she still wants to be home at midnight? How will Mike react? (Video stops, students discuss possible effective reactions. Video starts again.)
Boy: Don’t you care about me anymore?
Girl: Yes, but that’s not the point. They’ll get on my case again if I don’t get in before midnight.
Boy: Come on, it can’t be that bad.
Girl: How do you know? I just want to go home. Besides, you’ll ruin the whole evening if you’re going to sulk.
(Boy sinks to his knees in feigned apology.)
Girl: (Laughs) Come on, if I’m late, you’ll be kneeling for my dad on Saturday.
Boy: So, you’ll come on Saturday?
Girl: That’s the plan.
Boy: Let’s go then.