A: Hi, Nick! How are you?
B: Not so bad. And how are you doing? You look sad. Are you OK?
A: Yes, I feel well, but...
B: Come on, mate. Tell me what's wrong.
A: I'm afraid something bad's going to happen to me today.
B: Why do you think so?
A: You see, I saw a black cat on my way to school. It crossed my path right in front of me!
B: Did it? Ha-ha, Nick, you can't be serious! Do you really believe in that stuff?
A: Yeah. I'm a very superstitious person. I think we are sent signs of bad or good luck awaiting for us. Like black cats, Friday 13th or breaking mirrors, you know.
B: I prefer not to believe in these things. Life is a lot simpler if you ignore any superstitious things. I'm not scared of black cats.
A: But you say “bless you” when someone sneezes, don't you?
B: Well... yes, I do. But it's just a tradition and good manners, that's it.
