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ROLE PLAY 9.3
A Lunchtime Chat
Setting the stage:
You are talking to a friend at lunch. You tell your friend that you and your boyfriend or
girlfriend are thinking about going to a family planning clinic and getting the pill. Your
friend doesn't think the pill is a good method and speaks first.
Friend:
Watch out, the pill might make you (your girlfriend) gain weight.
You:
Friend:
But doesn't the pill give you (your girlfriend) cancer?
You:
Friend: Anyway, you'll have to tell your (her) mother because you probably need her
permission to get the pill.
You:
Friend: Isn't it really expensive to take the pill?
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You:
Friend: I know I'd never remember to take a pill every day.
You:
Friend:
What will you use to prevent STO? The pill won't protect you against getting HIV
infection!
You:
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