情景对话41：问候健康

(41).Asking About Health 问候健康

            People often ask about health out of politeness. This is a very
            common way to begin a conversation.
            人们常常出于礼貌问候健康。这是开始交谈时常说的话题。

            1.A: How's your father been?
            B: He's been out of work for a couple of days.
            A: What's wrong with him?
            B: He has a bad cold.
            A: Well, tell him to take it easy and that I hope he feels better.
            B: Thanks. I'll tell him.

            2.A: Where's Tony this evening?
            B: He's a little under the weather.
            A: Really! What's the matter with him?
            B: He has the flu.
            A: Tell him I was asking about him.
            B: I will.

            3.A: How's your brother doing?
            B: As a matter of fact, he hasn't been feeling too well.
            A: I'm sorry to hear that. What's the matter?
            B: He has a slight fever.
            A: Tell him I hope he's better soon.
            B: I'll tell him. Thanks for asking about him.

            4.A: I haven't seen Bob lately. How is he?
            B: He's still pretty sick.
            A: That's too bad. What does he have?
            B: We don't know, but he's going to the doctor tomorrow.
            A: Let me know if there's anything I can do.
            B: Thanks a lot. I'll tell him.