Comparing Things | Comparatives & Superlatives 2

Summary

In this engaging conversation, two friends discuss their family dynamics, comparing their sibling relationships and roles within the family. One shares being the youngest with a competitive nature, while the other is the middle child who claims to be the smartest and most successful. They also bond over shared experiences in Japan, from tasting exceptional sushi and wasabi to reflecting on the oldest temple they visited. The discussion extends to a lighthearted debate about cars, with one friend explaining their need for speed and the other opting for the slow-paced train ride.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jennifer has two siblings: an older sister named Jill and an older brother named Felix. She is the youngest in the family.
• 😀 The speaker has an older sister and brother, making them the middle child. They describe themselves as the tallest, smartest, richest, and most successful in the family.
• 😀 Jennifer’s competitive nature is acknowledged, with the speaker suggesting it may stem from being the youngest and spoiled.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes that family and friends are more important than money, highlighting the value of personal relationships.
• 😀 Both Jennifer and the speaker express their love for Japan, particularly the sushi, which they find better than what they had at home.
• 😀 They visited the oldest temple in Japan, and the speaker describes the sunrise they witnessed as the most beautiful they've ever seen.
• 😀 Jennifer finds the wasabi they are eating incredibly spicy, even more so than what they had at a previous restaurant, making her cry.
• 😀 The speaker drives a very fast car, stating it’s the fastest car Ford makes and much quicker than their previous car, which was too slow.
• 😀 The speaker enjoys speed and loves driving fast, explaining their decision to purchase a new car that better meets their need for speed.
• 😀 The speaker contrasts their preference for fast transportation (driving) with the slower option of taking the train, which they describe as the slowest mode of transportation.

Q & A

How many siblings does Jennifer have?

Jennifer has two siblings: one brother and one sister.

Who is the oldest in Jennifer's family?

Felix, Jennifer's brother, is the oldest in the family.

What does the speaker think about Jennifer's height in comparison to her sister's?

The speaker believes Jennifer is much taller than her sister, Jill.

What is the speaker's position in their family?

The speaker is the middle child, with one older sister and one older brother.

How does the speaker describe their family role?

The speaker describes themselves as the tallest, smartest, richest, and most successful in the family.

What does Jennifer say about the speaker's competitive nature?

Jennifer suggests that the speaker is very competitive, perhaps due to their position as the middle child.

How does the speaker react to being called the 'most spoiled' person?

The speaker acknowledges it humorously with a 'touche,' admitting it in jest.

What does the speaker value more than money?

The speaker values friends and family more than money. They believe they are the most important things in the world.

How does the speaker feel about the sushi they are eating?

The speaker loves the sushi, saying it's much better than what they've had back home.

What is the speaker's opinion about the wasabi at the restaurant?

The speaker finds the wasabi extremely spicy, claiming it’s the spiciest they've ever had.

Why did the speaker buy a new car?

The speaker bought a new car because their old one was too slow and didn’t meet their desire for speed.

What is the speaker's transportation method to work?

The speaker takes the train to work every day, describing it as the slowest mode of transportation.