EBS 파워잉글리쉬 2014년 10월 15일 수요일 Gambling at work!

Gambling at work!

Alexa : Hey Melvin! How's work going? What the..! 

Malvin : It's not what it looks like, Alexa! It's just some random pop- up ad that appeared while I was checking on an email from a client.

Alexa : No, Melvin, it wasn't. I clearly saw that you were playing poker on a gambling website at work. Do you know how angry that makes me! You're being paid to write computer programs for our customers, not mess around.

Malvin : Okay, you caught me. But don't you realize how mind-numbing it is to write code all day long? My brain needs a break sometimes.

Alexa : I don't mind you taking breaks. Melvin, but you let in potentially harmful websites that could infect our computers with malware. You of all people should know better!

Malvin : Well, it's not like I'm doing all of my shopping at work, like someone who shall remain nameless.

Alexa : That's not a fair comparison, Melvin. As the owner, I work 80 hours a week here and the Internet is the only way I can buy groceries and have them delivered. What I do is neither here nor there.

Malvin : Fine, how would you suggest I take my breaks?

Alexa : Well, we do have a gym on the top floor that you can use. Maybe go run on the treadmill for a few minutes to help clear your mind.

Malvin : I'm a nerd, Alexa, not an athlete. I'll make you a deal - no more online gambling if you buy a classic stand-up arcade game like Donkey Kong for the break room.

Alexa : If you weren't my best programmer, I'd call it extortion. But consider it done. You'll see your arcade game by next Monday. 

[Vocab Tips]

* random -  무작위의

* nerd - 괴짜

* malware - 악성 코드

* arcade - 오락실 (게임)

[Expression of the day]

You're not here to mess around.

너는 빈둥거리려고 여기 있는게 아니야.

You're not here to fool around.

You're not here to horse around.

You're not here to play around.