Now turn the conversation into a story.

SECRET THOUGHTS

A motorist comes back to his car. A traffic warden is standing beside it.

TRAFFIC WARDEN: Excuse me, sir.

MOTORIST: Yes? (Oh, no, not again.)

TW: Is this your car?

M: Yes, it is. (No, it's the Queen's private aeroplane, you fool.)

TW: I'm afraid you're parked on a double yellow line, sir.

M: Good heavens, am I really? I'm so sorry, I didn't notice.

(She'll never believe that. Let's try flattery.)

I say, what a pretty uniform.

(You look like a camel wearing a tent..)

TW: I'm sorry, sir, but I'll have to give you a ticket.

M: I see. (If you do, I'll kill you..)

TW: May I have your name, please, sir?

M: James Baxter.

(My name is Tarzan, terror of the jungle. I am going to tear your uniform into little pieces and stuff them down your throat..)

COULD I TRY ANOTHER PAIR?

Now imagine what the shop assistant's secret thoughts might be and turn the conversation into a story.

A customer is trying on shoes in a shoe shop.

CUSTOMER: No, I'm afraid they don't quite fit. Could I try another pair, please?

ASSISTANT: Of course, madam.

C: Yes, these ones fit quite nicely, but I don't think this shade of red really suits me. What do you think?

A: I think the colour suits you very well, madam.

C: I'm afraid I'm giving you a lot of trouble...

A: Oh no, madam, not at all.

C: …but I think I'd like to try that pair over there.

A: But you've already tried those ones on, madam.

C: Well, I think I'll try them again just to make sure.

A: Very well, madam.

C: No, I was right the first time. They suit me very well, but they don't quite fit.

A: No, madam.

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