I = Interviewer; S1 = Speaker 1; S2 = Speaker 2; S3 = Speaker 3
I: Excuse me. Do you have a second? We’re asking people about experiences of a lifetime … for a survey.
S1: Oh … Er, yes, if … if it’s quick.
I: Great! Could you look at this list? Have you done any of these things?
S1: Hmm … Yes, yes, I have actually. Well, one of them! I’ve been to Guatemala and I’ve climbed that volcano, I think.
I: Anything else?
S1: No, no, I don’t think so. Sorry, I have to run …
I: Excuse me …
S2: What?
I: Have you ever ridden an elephant?
S2: Uh, what? Why? Uh, no. No, I haven’t …
I: We’re doing a survey on experiences of a lifetime. Can I show you this list? Um, have you done any of these activities?
S2: Oh, OK. OK. Er, let’s see … Um … No, no, no, no. Oh, I’ve sailed down the Nile … So that’s one thing. In fact, I went to Egypt last year, with the (my) wife … our wedding anniversary … It was funny because …
I: Excuse me. Er, we’re doing a survey … about experiences of a lifetime.
S3: Right …
I: Two minutes. Could you just look at this list? Have you done any of these things?
S3: OK. Well … I don’t travel that much, so … I, I haven’t been to Iceland … but it looks nice – swimming in a thermal spa looks fun.
I: And the other things?
S3: Hmm … no … Well, I’ve seen some of them on TV. Is that OK? Does that count?