What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?

Man: Have you got plans for New Year’s Eve?

Woman: We’re renting a cottage in Scotland with some friends.

Man: Sounds good. Do you think you’ll get some snow?

Woman: There should be quite a lot up North. It’s a long trip to Inverness but I’m really looking forward to it. How about you?

Man: Don’t know yet. I usually go to the pub with friends but this year I’d rather do something more interesting.

Woman: Any New Year’s resolutions? Those could give you inspiration.

Man: Well, I want to get into sports. I used to ice-skate when I was a kid. I really enjoyed it. And I should also spend more time relaxing. This job is interesting but I’m doing very long hours.

Woman: Perhaps you could spend a few days at a spa resort.

Man: I’m not sure. Not my style, really. How about your resolutions?

Woman: I haven’t made any. I guess I should, there is always room for improvement. But why on the 1st of January? You can change your life anytime.

Man: I quit smoking this way. It seems to be working for me. Have you really managed to ditch an old habit and stick with it?

Woman: I don’t think so. I tend to focus on positive things.

Man: That is a good idea. I do need positive things in my life. I’ll get a new pair of skates and go skating regularly. I hope I’ll find some mates to join me.

Woman: I like skating. We could ask the sporty people on the department and go for dinner afterwards.

Man: Brilliant idea. I’ll ask around.