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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.