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LL: Well, I don't know if you and my sister will have much in common. My sister is kind of a tomboy.

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LL: No, a tomboy is a girl who acts more like a boy. My sister is more interested in sports and cars than fashion or movie stars.

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LL: Oh, no. I don't want to get in a feminist debate. I'm just saying that many people might think that my sister is not very feminine.

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LL: You? A tomboy? You're kidding, right? You always wear dresses and you act very feminine. I don't believe it.

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LL: I guess you really were a tomboy. You must have changed a lot.

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LL: Really? Who's your best friend?

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LL: That's really sweet, Li Hua. I'm honored to be your best friend, even if you are a tomboy! (laughing)

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LL: Hey, Li Hua, my sister and I are going rock climbing tomorrow. Do you want to come with us?

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LL: Come on. Don't be a chicken. It's perfectly safe and it'll be a lot of fun.

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LL: Oh, chicken is slang for wimp or coward. You don't have to come with us if you're too much of a chicken.

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LL: Well, if you're not a chicken, then you're welcome to come with us. We're leaving at 8:30 tomorrow morning.

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LL: Yes, my sister brought all of our equipment from home, so we'll all be perfectly safe. You don't have to worry at all.

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LL: That's different! People can get killed on those things if something goes wrong!

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LL: All right, you made your point. I won't call you a chicken again. I'll see you tomorrow morning at 8:30, okay?

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