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Unit 5

Clarifying Positions

JZ: What happened to the game last night? I didn’t watch it, I stayed late at work.
Michael: I saw the game at the pub with friends. I bet on the older player and lost.
JZ: I read about the game this morning. I think the younger player was hiding his strength.
Michael: You follow the game more than I do, you should know what he’s capable of.
JZ: There’s a rematch tomorrow night. I think the older guy won’t underestimate him again.
Michael: He won’t go down that easy. He was just too confident about his abilities.

JZ: I hope I’ll be able to watch the game tonight. I don’t want to miss another game.
Michael: Don’t let that happen, otherwise, you’ll be missing half of the excitement.
JZ: Yes, I feel so incomplete not seeing the game. I’m really such a visual person.
Michael: So, you learn through watching?
JZ: Yes, I learn from their victories and defeat.
Michael: Since you’ve mentioned that, do you have any forecast?
JZ: Yeah, but let me hear from you first.

Michael: If the kid wins the next game, the old guy would be history.
JZ: You’re right. I’m sure he’ll up his ante to make sure he wins the next game.
Michael: So, considering the strengths of both players, which side are you taking?
JZ: I’m not sure. Will you bet on the kid again, or will you go for the older guy this time?
Michael: I’ll take the younger guy this time. I think he has some tricks up his sleeve.
JZ: Okay, then in that case, I’ll take the older guy. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Michael: Well, let’s see who wins. Hopefully I’ll win the bet this time.

1. Is it good to always play safe?

Sample answer:
No, at times, we have to be specific with our decision in life. Some decisions that we
make are not as simple as betting on the player that we think would win. In most
cases, the decisions we make affect not just our lives, but other people’s lives as well.

2. What are some of the considerations in taking positions?

Sample answer:

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