Daily English 1291 - Types of Metal

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Raquel: You’re not going to believe what my client wants for the finishes in their new house.

Chris: You’re the interior decorator to the rich and famous, so nothing would surprise me.

Raquel: My client wants only precious metals. He wants his bathroom fixtures to be made of platinum and gold.

Chris: You’re kidding! Stainless steel, bronze, or nickel ones aren’t good enough for him?

Raquel: Not even close. I suggested some aluminum light fixtures for the living room and he told me he wanted solid silver.

Chris: But for the kitchen, there’s got to be more run-of-the-mill metals, like tin or copper, right?

Raquel: He hasn’t asked me to stock the kitchen yet, but if he does, I wouldn’t be surprised if he asked for titanium forks!

Chris: Yours is a strange job, catering to the wishes of the rich.

Raquel: That’s true, but it’s taught me a lot.

Chris: What?

Raquel: To truly appreciate the ordinary!

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

Category: Daily Life