(Linda is at a dental office and she is talking to the receptionist.)

R: Good afternoon. Can I help you?

L: Yes. I have an appointment to see Dr. Jones.

R: What’s the name, please?

L: Linda. The appointment is for 7:30.

R: Yes, here it is. Could you please be seated? The doctor is coming in a few minutes.

L: Thank you.

(Two minutes later)

Dr.: Good morning, Linda. What seems to be the problem?

L: I have a really bad toothache.

Dr.: Hmmmm. Let me take a look. It is a bad cavity.

L: I knew it.

Dr.: Don’t worry, all you need is a filling, and it would be ok.

L: Thank you. Can I have a cleaning as well?

Dr.: Sure, I remember you had a cleaning around 6 months ago. So it is a great time.

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