I couldn't be worse.

HOW TO USE

Speak as Greg
Speak as Angela
Greg: How are you today?

Angela: I couldn't be worse.

Greg: What's going on?

Angela: I just found out that I have to work on my daughter's birthday.

Greg: Why do you have to work? Can't you just tell your boss that it is your daughter's birthday?

Angela: I already told him, but he doesn't care. Our most important client has requested a meeting for that day, so I need to take a business trip to their head office.

Greg: How awful!

Angela: I know. My daughter is going to be so disappointed.

Greg: I guess you can make it up to her by having her party on another day.

Angela: Of course, I will do that, but she will still be disappointed that I am not home on her birthday.

Greg: I feel bad for you.

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