Cathy: Hi, my name's Cathy, nice to meet you.

John: Nice to meet you too Kathy, my name's John. I'm a university friend of the bride. What about you? Who do you know at this party?

Cathy: I am a colleague of Brenda. I was a little surprised to be invited to be honest. (1)We've only been working together the last six months, but we quickly became good friends. [1] We just wrapped up a project with a difficult client last week. I bet Brenda is glad it's done with, and she can focus on wedding preparations.

John: Oh, yes. So you are Cathy from the office. Actually I've heard a lot about you in that project, the client sounded like a real nightmare.

Cathy: Oh, he was, I mean we deal with all kinds of people on a regular basis, it's part of the job, but he was especially particular. Enough about that, what line of work are you in?

John: Well, right out of college I worked in advertising for a while. Recently though, I turn my photography hobby into a small business. (2)I'll actually be taking photos during the big event as a wedding gift.

Cathy: That sounds wonderful and very thoughtful of you. I bake, just as a hobby. But Brenda has asked me to do the cake for the wedding. (3)I was a bit nervous saying yes because I'm far from a professional.

John: Did you bake the cookies here at the party tonight?

Cathy: Yes, I got the idea from a magazine.

John: They're delicious! You've got nothing to worry about. You are a natural.

Cathy: You really think so?

John: If you hadn't told me that. I would have guessed they were baked by the restaurant. (4)You know, with your event planning experience you could very well open your own shop.

Cathy: (laughing) One step at a time. First, I'll see how baking the wedding cake goes. If it's not a disaster, maybe I'll give it some more thought.