a couple crumbs
B.Conversation Two
Norma:You know,Brian,it doesn't look like you've vacuumed the living room or cleaned the bathroom.
Brian:No,I haven't.Ugh.I had the worst day.I am so tired.Look,I promise I'll do it this weekend.
Norma:Listen,I know the feeling.I'm tired,too.But I came home and I did my share of the housework.I mean,that's the agreement,right?
Brian:All right.We agreed.I'll do it in a minute.
Norma:Come on.Don't be that way.You know,(What?) I shouldn't have to ask you to do anything.I mean,we both work,we both live in the house,we agreed that housework is ...is both of our responsibility.I don't like to have to keep reminding you about it.It makes me feel like an old nag or something.
Brian:Sometimes you are an old nag.
Norma:Oh,great!
Brian:No,it's just that I don't notice when things get dirty like you do.Look,all you have to do is tell me,and I'll do it.
Norma:No,I don't want to be put in that position.I mean,you can see dirt as well as I can.Otherwise—I mean,that puts all the responsibility on me.
Brian:It's just that cleanliness is not a high priority with me.There are other things I would much rather do.Besides,the living room floor does not look that dirty.
Norma:Brian.
Brian:Okay,a couple crumbs.