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by Sue Gench
Essay type: persuasive
Nowadays the cliche is "I don't like my job. Then I turn around and say but I have one." We define ourselves with what we do for a living. Generally speaking, high income from an occupation is the gratification we display outwardly as our most cherished desire in the quest of social acceptance in society. While the unemployment rate has spiraled in the last two years in the most industrialized nations, the United States leads this trend,
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Chen: What's the name of this sight again?
Tour Guide: It's South Street Seaport.
Chen: This is a spectacular view of the East River. What are those boats over there people riding?
Tour Guide: They're water taxis for the public to see sights around the East River.
Chen: How would I buy a ticket if I wanted to ride the water taxi?
Tour Guide: You just hop in. You'll get the ticket inside the boat. My company also offers tours on the Hudson River on weekends.
Chen: Great. I'll think about it. There's so much to see here.