On second thought… – Conversation Practice

Trisha: I’m going to order the chicken salad.

Greg: That sounds good, but I’m going to get the lunch special.

Trisha: What is the lunch special?

Greg: It is a sandwich, a bowl of soup, and a drink for $10.

Trisha: On second thought, I am going to get the lunch special. It sounds like a good deal.

Greg: I recommend the egg salad sandwich. It’s great.

Trisha: No way. I hate egg salad. I’m going to go with the turkey sandwich.

Greg: That’s good, too.

Trisha: How many of these sandwiches have you tried?

Greg: All of them. I come here at least three times a week for lunch. This place has the best food at a reasonable price.

1. On second thought,…: Now that I think about it…; I’ve changed my mind,…

  • A) I will have a salad.
B) Really?
A) On second thought, I think I will get a hamburger.

  • A) I can’t remember where I put my phone.
B) Think hard.
A) On second thought, I think I left my phone in my car.

2. to be a good deal: to be a good value; to be worth doing for a particular price

  • Tickets for the show are only $20 this week. That is a good deal.

  • This price seems fair. Do you think it is a good deal?

3. a reasonable price: a fair price that matches the quality of a product or service

  • That is not a reasonable price.

  • Three shirts for $20 dollars. That is a reasonable price.