The Saturday before Mothers Day, Z (Zack) and L (Leah) were shopping in Best Buy, an electronic supermarket in New York City. They were trying to find a great gift idea for Zack’s mom. B (Best Buy associate). Z: Hi Leah, what’s the budge? L: Budge? Not really a budge, but I feel I am OBLIGATED to buy a best gift for her today. Z: Well. I’m not that sure if you are obligated. L: Look! She is so nice to me. She has sent me a lot of things in the past months. This is your Mother’s Day gift. Z: And let me continue. It’s your first time to meet her and visit our home… L: That is right. So Zack, what about $1,000, but we split. Can you? Z: I have no problem to go home with nothing. I am the best gift. L: But I am a BETTER gift! And you make much more that I do! Z: Take it easy. I was kidding. L: Deal? Z: Deal! B: Hi, how are you doing guys? L: Well, I need something special… B: I can make the special meaningful. Tell me! L: He needs a gift for his mom. B: So you are helping him? Z: Yeah, yeah. L: That would be for his mom, but I will chip in. B: You’er so nice. Z: Yes, she is. B: As you know, we have so many choices here. You can easily spend couple thousand dollars… L: What about something $500? Z: Let’s say 5-10. B: That is a very decent budget. What does she like? Z: My mom cooks a lot. B: But here we do not carry stoves… L: He was kidding. Z: I’m serious, actually. I live in a different city so I miss my mom’s foods a lot. I call her very often asking about cooking a lot… B: I got an idea. Z: What? B: We got the IPAD II that has the Facetime. Z: Facetime? I never thought about that! L: Yes. The IPAD II can let you and your mom see each other when cooking. That makes her job easier. B: Well, you might not want to send her IPAD and say "Hi this is for the cooking lesson…" L: Of course, not. Actually, she wants to tell us her daily stories and we want, too. Facetime will be a huge lift. That makes all of us happy, including his dad and the family pets. Z: That means we need two to make that happen. L: Three would be better… B: Sure! The three can keep you and your family connected and seen, anytime you want! Z: How much now? B: $599.99 each plus tax. L: That is over $1,800. Z: Are you ready for some $950? L: Well, I have some $700. But I do love to make you happy, and me, too… B: Actually, I need to check the inventory. They are very hot. Z: Leah, $600, plus $42 sales tax, and the screen protector $25… L: The holder and cover for $39. It is $702. I’m good at math! B: Actually, it’s about $710 each. Z: How much for the three? B: Let me do the exact. It’s $2,131.41. Z: This is a good problem. L: OK, if we split, that would be $1,065. Z: Yes. OK, I am the man. You pay $700 and I’ll take care of the rest! L: But you will tell your mom this is OUR gift, won’t you? Z: If I did that, I would be alone now. L: Hi, what about the colors? B: Right now, only available is the light beige. And, too bad, we just have 10 left. The number goes lower every minute. Z: So put the three aside for us. We’ll take. B: So you guys have decided to get three? L: Yes! Right Zack? Z: You’re the boss. B: Three? L: Yes, three, please! B: Here you go! The grand total is $2,131.41. L: Can you put $700 on my card first? B: Sure. Can I have your zip code? L: 60610. B: That is Chicago. I was born there. Z: Really? Hi, you gotta help us. B: Sure! I will wrap your gift very very well, free of charge! Z: You’re so kind. B: Your new balance is $1,431.41. Z: Put on this card, please! The same zip. B: Done! Here you go. Enjoy your weekend! L: Thank you very much! B: Thank you, guys! Bye. L: Hey Zack. Thank you, really! Z: It’s great to see you are so happy. That makes a huge difference. L: I will pay for you when you buy my mom a gift… Z: Let’s see!