[originaltext]W: The trip was pretty good except for the flat tire we got on th

W: The trip was pretty good except for the flat tire we got on the way home. I was going to change it myself but then...hey Dan, are you even listening to me? Dan?
M: Oh sorry, I spaced out there for a second.
W: Who were you looking at? Wait a second...you were looking at Julie!
M: All right, I confess! I’m busted. I have a big crush on Julie.
W: That’s wonderful! Julie is a great woman, and you’re a great guy! So have you asked her out yet?
M: No. I’m not really sure it’s appropriate.
W: I think lots of people meet their "significant other" in the workplace. It’s not like she’s your boss. Go ask her out!
M: I don’t know. What if she says "no"?
W: Have you ever heard the old expression "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"? What if she says "yes"?
M:(2)I’ve always had a really hard time approaching women. I get tongue-tied and start sweating. I don’t want to come across as too aggressive, but I also don’t want to appear too passive. It’s really hard to get it right!
W: If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that you never lose by trying. You never know unless you try! Getting rejected isn’t the end of the world!
M: But how do I make the initial approach? Should I try to come up with some clever or witty remarks?
W:(3)I suggest being sweet, straightforward and sincere.
M: So what should I say?
W: Tell her the truth! Say, "Hi Julie, I was wondering if you’d be interested in going out this Saturday? I know a great sushi place. "
M: Just like that? Don’t you think I’ll scare her?
W: Both you and Julie are adults, and that’s the way adults communicate with each other.(4)If you’re worried about being too direct, you should make it a group event and invite her along.
M: The whole process just seems so scary.
W: You know what’s really scary? The idea that two people might be perfect for each other, but they’re too afraid to talk to each other. What a waste!
M: That’s a good point.
W:(5-1)What’s the worst thing that could happen?
M:(5-2)She rejects me.
W:(5-3)And is that so bad?
M: No, I guess not. All right, I’m going to do it. I’m going to ask her out.
1. What is the woman’s opinion on office love?
2. Which is NOT mentioned as something that worries the man?
3. Which is NOT the woman’s suggestion for the man?
4. Why does the woman suggest the man invite Julie to a group event?
5. Why does the woman mention the possibility that Julie rejects the man?