Conversation 2

Man: So, where are you living these days?

Woman: I live near the beach.

Man: Oh, rent is so expensive there. Do you have a roommate?

Woman: No, I live by myself.

Man: Wow! That must be so nice to live by the beach.

Woman: It is. When I saw the apartment, I told myself I had to get it, no matter the cost.

Man: That must cost a lot.

Woman: Not really. Because it is near the beach and my work, I no longer need a car, so I save a lot of money on transportation.

Man: Well, that must be nice.

Woman: Yeah, in a way, the apartment pays for itself.