plastic surgery - Duegemelle

it is not right or healthy to be so vain. I wish my breasts weren’t so saggy, but I can live with it. If
you get your nose done you will only find something else to worry about. Plastic surgery won’t
help you feel better about yourself or your life.
Martina: I am happy with myself. Apart from my nose, of course. And a feeling of getting old. It
really isn’t such a big deal. Lots of people have cosmetic surgery these days. It’s no more dramatic
than changing your hairstyle.
Zoe: But what if you don’t like your new nose? Or if the operation goes wrong? I have heard some
real horror stories. A bit more risky than a trip to the hairdressers!
Martina: You are talking about twenty or thirty years ago. It’s all very professional now. I will have
a long chat with the surgeon before the operation. A consultation. So I will have a good idea of
what I will look like afterwards. I think it’s strange that you have such strong feelings against this.
Why shouldn’t I do what I want with my body?
Zoe: You are free to do as you please, of course. I just think people would be much happier if they
learned to accept themselves as they are. People that are comfortable about themselves look more
attractive.
Martina: That is exactly why I want a nose job. It will make me happier and more confident. Do
you know what I think, Zoe? I think you are a little bit jealous. You look fine, but you would like
to look a bit better. I think you are too scared to do anything because of what people would say or
think. So you pretend cosmetic surgery is wrong in some way.
Zoe: Now you are being silly. We should talk about something else. How are things at work? Oh,
but before you answer, is it all right if I take one of those brochures for the clinic? I just want
something to read on the bus…
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Addresses
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24-12-2013
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December 24th, 2013 (American English)
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Ending
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