Kate: You're rather (energetic) today. What's going on?

Isaac: Nothing really. I think I've had a few too many coffees.

K: Free coffee is one of the (perks) at this place, isn't it?

I: It's the ONLY perk of this job! How's your day going?

K: Not that well. I've got that (Monday morning feeling) today.

I: Why it that?

K: My boss has been (berating down) my neck all day. I can't wait for the weekend!

I: Your boss is a real slave-driver, isn't he?

K: You can say that again! He won't even let us check our personal email at work!

I: That's not just your boss. No one is allowed to send personal emails from the office.

K: Really? I didn't know that it was against (company policy).

I: Maybe your boss isn't so horrible after all!

K: No, he is. Some bosses will (bend the rules) a bit sometimes, but not my boss. He always follows the rules to a T.

I: Try not to let it bother you too much.

K: Thanks. I better get back to my work before my boss (yells at) me again.

I: OK, I'll see you in a bit.

K: Alright. See you later.