Speaker 1
I am moving to another state next month. My favorite football team is the chicago bears. I went to a very strict high school. My father used to be the headmaster in my school. My siblings are all older than me.
Speaker 2
I have 2 brothers older than me. My dad was a farmer back in the day. I recently moved to a new city. I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.
Speaker 1
I am moving. I love Chicago bears. I went to public school. My dad was the headmaster at the public highschool that I went to. I have older siblings.
Speaker 2
I have recently moved  to new york, I have never been to Chicago before. I went to public high school. I have two older brothers. My father was a farmer, he was not strict. I grew up on a farm. I prefer the city to the country.
Speaker 1
Hey how are you? I am getting ready to move.
Speaker 2
I'm great thanks! Moving is tough. I recently moved.
Speaker 1
Where did you move? Chicago? I love the bears.
Speaker 2
Moved to new york. I've never been to chicago. I'm assuming there are lots of bears.
Speaker 1
Did you go to a public high school? Mine was very strict cause my dad.
Speaker 2
Yeah I went to a public highschool with my two older brothers. Mine wasn't strict.
Speaker 1
My dad was the headmaster of mine. It was tough my siblings are older too.
Speaker 2
That's rough. My dad was a farmer. He's not strict at all.
Speaker 1
Did you grow up on a far?
Speaker 2
Yes I grew up on a farm and I moved to the city.
Speaker 1
Do you like the city or the country more?
Speaker 2
I like the city more but sometimes I miss the countryside.
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Speaker 1
I am moving. I love Chicago bears. I went to public school. My dad was the headmaster at the public highschool that I went to. I have older siblings.
Speaker 2
I have recently moved  to new york, I have never been to Chicago before. I went to public high school. I have two older brothers. My father was a farmer, he was not strict. I grew up on a farm. I prefer the city to the country.
Speaker 1
one of my older siblings said they will be visiting new york soon
Speaker 2
Oh, nice. I'd be excited to meet up. When are they going to be coming in?
Speaker 1
I think next month. Do you have any recommendations of good places to visit while there?
Speaker 2
Definitely, but it depends on where they're staying. Do you know if they're going to be in Manhattan or Brooklyn?
Speaker 1
Manhattan, I believe their hotel is right near Times Square. They are really excited to go shopping.
Speaker 2
It is very, very touristy up there, but they can head either uptown or to the lower east side or Soho for some good places. I can recommend some good restaurants in Hell's Kitchen or further uptown. What kind of food are they interested in?
Speaker 1
Do you know of any good sushi restaurants? Also, besides food, where are some other cool places to go?
Speaker 2
Oh, I can put together a list of some great options for sushi. Given where they're staying, if they want a great view, they can do Top of the Rock. It's the roofdeck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. They will also be close enough to walk to Central Park. There is a ton to see in there. Do they have any interest in the zoo?
Speaker 1
Hmmm the zoo could be cool! All that my family really knows of New York City is what we have seen in the movies, so we will take any and all of your suggestions! So obviously the typical touristy things, but also some lesser known attractions would be interesting as well.
Speaker 2
Well, seeing central park is a great time. The zoo there is small, but well kept. There's also the Bronx Zoo, which is completely enormous. Going up to St. John the Unfinished is really interesting too. Then there are fun things like the Brooklyn Flea or walking over some of the bridges to get a sense of the city. Are they interested in pizza?
Speaker 1
Wow, thanks for all the tips. Pizza? Always! Tell me more... What is St. John the Unfinished?
Speaker 2
I have so much info to share on NYC pizza. St John is this crazy, enormous cathedral uptown that never got finished. It has a totally bizarre history to it. It is 100% worth seeing and is free to enter. It's really impressive. 
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Speaker 1
I am moving. I love Chicago bears. I went to public school. My dad was the headmaster at the public highschool that I went to. I have older siblings. My sibling is planning a trip to new York. Neither myself or my family have ever been to New York before.
Speaker 2
I have recently moved  to new york, I have never been to Chicago before. I went to public high school. I have two older brothers. My father was a farmer, he was not strict. I grew up on a farm. I prefer the city to the country. I am familiar with restaurants in New York. I enjoy sushi. I have been to the Central Park zoo. I've been to St John the Unfinished in New York.
Speaker 1
My older sibling booked a table for the sushi restaurant in New York that you recommended.  She can't wair.
Speaker 2
I've never tried sushi. It doesn't sound appealing to me at all, but I admire people who try different things! Where are you moving to?
Speaker 1
I'm finally moving to Chicago. My plan is to get season tickets to the Bears and spend most of my time at Soldier Field when I can! I hope you can come visit me sometime. What do you think you'd like to see in Chicago?
Speaker 2
Season tickets sound just perfect for you! I would love to visit and would definitely enjoy watching a game with you--and maybe eat at an authentic Chicago restaurant, maybe somewhere that's been on television!
Speaker 1
Yes! There's always Lou Malnati's, famous for their deep dish pizza.  Some people from Chicago say its not the kind of pizza they usually eat and is considered a tourist food, but it sure is delicious!!
Speaker 2
Sounds awesome. I've always heard about Chicago's famous pizzas.Oh--I know! I'll buy you season tickets for your first year as a moving/house warming gift! 
Speaker 1
What?! You are AMAZING! That is so generous. Well that extra seat is yours whenever you come visit.  Unlimited pizza is on me! Do you think we could get your brothers off the farm for a visit?
Speaker 2
My brothers would really enjoy that. I'll let them know. Do you think we could find time to stroll along the Navy Pier when I come? It looks like so much fun. 
Speaker 1
Absolutely! We can find some museums as well - it'll be a great time!
Speaker 2
I'm really looking forward to it! When is your sibling coming to New York? Is it business or pleasure because they are welcome to stay with me if they'd like. I have plenty of room and can show off my new 'home town'!
Speaker 1
They would love that! They're going just for pleasure, to see all the usual touristy places of course. Do you reccomend the Central Park Zoo? I know you've been, but don't remember if you enjoyed it or not.
Speaker 2
I LOVED THE ZOO!! It's so huge compared to what I'm used to. They take such good care of their animals and there are so many beatiful garden areas. I still haven't been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Maybe that's something we can do together, along with the standards (Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Statue of Liberty). Give them my number so we can get planned out! This is exciting!
4 days
Speaker 1
I went to public school. My dad was the headmaster at the public highschool that I went to. I have older siblings. My sibling is planning a trip to new York. I have an older sister. Neither myself or my family have ever been to New York before. I'm moving to Chicago. I like football. I plan to get season tickets to the Bears games. I love Chicago bears. I like deep dish pizza. I like to go to museums.
Speaker 2
I have recently moved  to new york, I have never been to Chicago before. I went to public high school. I have two older brothers. My father was a farmer, he was not strict. I grew up on a farm. I prefer the city to the country. I have brothers who live on a farm. I like to take walks. I am familiar with restaurants in New York. I enjoy sushi. I have been to the Central Park zoo. I've been to St John the Unfinished in New York. I've never tried sushi. I don't think raw fish is appealing. I would like to visit Chicago and try out a famous restaurant. I would enjoy going to a Bears game. I like the architecture in New York. I want to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY.
Speaker 1
I got a call today from the moving company to confirm my appointment tomorrow! I'm going to miss this place but am very excited.
Speaker 2
That is great! Have you found somewhere to live in Chicago?
Speaker 1
I have! Its downtown, walkable to the bears stadium. I cannot WAIT! I move in 1 month so let me know when you're ready for a visit.
Speaker 2
You are going to love it. I have friends that live in Chicago and they have nothing but good things to say. I really hope I can make the time to come visit you!
Speaker 1
Absolutely, if you make it by fall we can catch a game and any restaurant you'd like. I'd be curious to see how you like Chicago pizza vs. New York's.
Speaker 2
Now that you say that, I am curious too! I am already looking forward to a visit! So how is your family doing? Are they excited for your move?
Speaker 1
They are definitely excited that they now have somewhere new to visit! I think my dad is taking the move the worst, I know we'll miss each other a lot.  How did your family take your move?
Speaker 2
There were definitely tears involved! My mom took it the hardest but I think both of my parents know that New York was a great move for me.
Speaker 1
Do you feel settled in? My sister was wondering if you had any good recommendations while she's there?
Speaker 2
I feel settled in for the most part. I am still learning my way around and which restaurants/cafes are best to visit. Does your sister want a true New Yorker experience or is she looking to do more tourist type activities?
Speaker 1
I'd say she is looking for a tourist experience.
Speaker 2
Okay, then I can definitely show her around, if she is interested in having me tag along? Otherwise I can send you some recommendations.
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Speaker 1
I went to public school. My dad was the headmaster at the public highschool that I went to. I have older siblings. My sibling is planning a trip to new York. I have an older sister. Neither myself or my family have ever been to New York before. I like American football. I plan to get season tickets to the Bears games. I love Chicago bears. I like deep dish pizza. I like to go to museums. I am moving house. I am moving to downtown Chicago. My dad is not taking the move well. My sister is looking for a tourist experience in New York.
Speaker 2
I have recently moved  to new york, I have never been to Chicago before. I went to public high school. I have two older brothers. My father was a farmer, he was not strict. I grew up on a farm. I prefer the city to the country. I have brothers who live on a farm. I like to take walks. I am familiar with restaurants in New York. I enjoy sushi. I have been to the Central Park zoo. I've been to St John the Unfinished in New York. I've never tried sushi. I don't think raw fish is appealing. I would like to visit Chicago and try out a famous restaurant. I would enjoy going to a Bears game. I have friends living in Chicago. I like the architecture in New York. I want to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. I feel settled in New York.
Speaker 1
My sister's happy to have you show her round, but I think she'd like to hear some of your recommendations too so she can see what sort of things there are to do. 
Speaker 2
Well, the first thing she needs to do is visit Central Park! I can't wait to show her the city. It can be overwhelming for newbies, but it's hard not to fall in love with it.
Speaker 1
That's what I've heard! She's got me wanting to go soon, too. What are the other must-sees?
Speaker 2
Well the offer is extended to you, obviously. I would love to show you around. There are all sorts of touristy areas that are incredible to see in person. The Statue of Liberty is another must see. I've always been too scared to go inside though. Are you brave enough?
Speaker 1
To go inside the statue of liberty? Of course. I thought I read it was still clsoed to tours. What restaurants will you go to with sis?
Speaker 2
Oh, it might be. That's a bummer! Well, I will definitely take her to some authentic New York style pizza joints. It's the best pizza in the world! I won't be taking her to any chain restaurants. Do you know what other kinds of food she likes?
Speaker 1
Well it will be interesting for her to try NYC pizza but we all know Chicago deep dish is DA BEST IN DA WORLD! She also likes Chinese and Italian, does NYC have good ITalian or Chinese?
Speaker 2
Chicago pizza is PRETTY good but you can't even fold the slice! It's more like a lasagna, lol! NYC is definitely a place to enjoy good Italian food. I don't know much about the Chinese food, but I'd love to visit China Town with her and find out.
Speaker 1
Ooh! Tell me about china town. I know next to nothing about it.
Speaker 2
It's incredibly! I haven't gotten to eat at any of the restaurants, but I've shopped at some of the stores there. It's rather inexpensive, and it's filled with cultural treasures from not only China, but other Asian countries as well. There is another the gorgeous Chinese decorations and giant gate that welcomes you in. It's really a sight to behold.
Speaker 1
Oh my gosh I really have to go to NYC now. and I bet there is food from countries like Indonesia and Malaysia too!
Speaker 2
NYC is paradise for a foodie! Especially if you love foreign food.
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