I really appreciate your driving me around.
It's no problem. I have time today, and I think it's important that you find a good place.
It would be hard for just me to do it. I don't know the city at all.
So what do you see in there?
This one sounds good. Efficiency with view of the lake. Utilities and parking included. Newly remodeled kitchen. $ 470.
Can you afford that much?
No, I guess not. But that's what I want, isn't it? An efficiency.
Yes, an efficiency is a small apartment. Usually one large room and a small bathroom. There is often a small kitchen too. So it's good for one person.
How about this one? Downtown efficiency. Furnished. . . What does furnished mean?
That means the apartment has furniture in it.
That's good.
Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. You have to like the furniture.
Furnished. Parking included. $ 400.
It's still pretty expensive.
Yes, but it's downtown. I would like to take look at this one.
Alright. What's the phone number?
256-7797.
Got it. What else do you see?
This one. Two male grad students seeking roommate. Must be quiet. Comfortable downtown apartment. Does this mean I have to share a room with them?
No. It probably means they have a large apartment. Probably a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms. They need someone for the empty bedroom.
That sounds alright.
Yes, it might be an advantage for you. You are a foreigner, after all. If they're alright roommates, you could learn a lot from them.
Here's the number, 256-4367.
Got it. Let's call these two and see if we can make appointments to see the apartments.
Sounds good to me. I really appreciate your help on this.
Don't mention it, Larry. What are friends for anyway?