The 14 dialogues

1.

• If you listen closely, the February wind whispers: prepare for surprises.

• I’m already prepared—I bought new boots and an umbrella. Let it whisper; I’m not afraid.

• I heard there’s going to be a street food festival in March. Who’s coming with me?

• First, let’s calculate how much we spent on Christmas gifts. Otherwise, we’ll be broke again and miss the festival.

2.

• Offices will soon become museums. People will come on tours: look, children, this is where people used to sit from nine to five.

• I get bored without the office. At home, I’m constantly distracted by my cat, who demands attention like a boss.

• I found a coworking space with a café and live plants. You can even work in pajamas—no one will notice.

• The main thing is that the internet doesn’t cut out. Otherwise, I’ll have to explain to my boss again that "technical issues" aren’t just an excuse.

3.

• Let’s buy something exotic. Look at this root—it looks like an alien.

• I only take what I know. These tomatoes are always as sweet as candy.

• I heard they sell homemade cheese here on Saturdays. We should bring a big bag.

• And don’t forget the garlic. It protects against both vampires and colds.

4.

• This painting seems to say: the future is already here; you’re just distracted by your phones.

• I prefer landscapes where it’s clear where the sky ends and the earth begins.

• Here, everything is mixed up, like my mind on Mondays.

• I read that there’s going to be an interactive art exhibition here soon.

• Finally, we’ll be able to touch the exhibits!

• Just be careful. Last time, I accidentally pressed a button, and the whole installation started flashing like a Christmas tree.

5.

• This summer, I want to go somewhere I’ve never been before. Maybe an island where the internet only works for three hours a day.

• I’ve already booked a hotel in Barcelona. At least there, everything is familiar: beaches, tapas, and siestas.

• Let’s all go to Croatia together! The sunsets there are so beautiful, they make you want to write poetry.

• First, let’s check the ticket prices. Otherwise, we’ll end up on the balcony again with tea and dreams.

6.

• Soon, everyone will have a personal robot assistant. Imagine: hey, robot, bring me coffee and listen to my complaints!

• I’m afraid robots will replace real people. I like it when the bartender smiles, not when a machine blinks its lights.

• I already tried a dating chatbot. It suggested I meet someone who loves anime and making sushi. Interesting experience!

• Technology is like a knife: you can cut bread or you can cut your fingers. It all depends on who’s holding it.

7.

• Cities will soon turn green. Imagine: houses with gardens on the roofs, streets without cars, and air as fresh as in a forest.

• Yes, but for now, even the trash bins are overflowing. People are too lazy to sort their waste.

• In Berlin, there are already packaging-free stores! We should go and learn from them.

• Ecology starts with small steps: turn off the lights when you leave the room.

• And don’t buy your tenth pair of shoes.

8.

• This book feels like it was written just for me. As if the author eavesdropped on my thoughts and wrote them down.

• I like stories with happy endings. Life already has enough drama.

• I’m in a book club. The debates there are so heated, you’d want to bring popcorn.

• Reading should develop the mind, not just entertain. Though a little entertainment never hurts.

9.

• Love is when you feel someone from miles away. Like Wi-Fi, but without a password.

• I need a partner who’s reliable. Like this oak tree—it’s stood for a hundred years and never complains.

• I believe in love at first sight! Just like in the movies, but without the popcorn.

• Love isn’t magic; it’s work. Like a garden: if you don’t water it, everything dries up.

10.

• Europe is on the brink of change. I feel like we have to choose: together or not at all.

• I’m scared of all this uncertainty. I just want everything to be like before—stable and boring.

• I went to a rally! The energy there was so inspiring, it made me believe in a better future.

• Politics isn’t about emotions; it’s about actions. We need to talk less and do more.

11.

• Creativity is when you make something that didn’t exist before. Like that street musician—he’s playing music no one has ever heard.

• I like knitting. At least I know what I’ll end up with: a scarf, not an abstract sculpture.

• I signed up for dance classes! The people there are so interesting, I want to go every day.

• Creativity should have a purpose. Otherwise, it’s just a hobby, not art.

12.

• Health is when your body and soul are in harmony. Listen to yourself, not to doctors from the internet.

• I go to a trusted doctor. At least there, everything is based on science, not on Aunt Valya’s advice.

• I signed up for yoga! The people there are so positive, even morning exercises feel like a celebration.

• Prevention is better than cure. So eat less sugar, walk more, and don’t forget the garlic!

13.

• Europe will become a bridge between tradition and innovation. Like an old city with modern technology.

• I want my children to live in safety. Without wars, crises, or bad weather.

• I believe in European unity! We need to communicate more, travel, and learn languages.

• Europe should invest in education and science. That’s the foundation of the future. And in good coffee, of course.

14.

• The sunset today seems to promise that tomorrow will be better. We should believe in that.

• I like it when everything is planned. Tomorrow, my day is scheduled by the minute: coffee, work, dinner, and a TV series.

• Let’s all go on a picnic tomorrow! I’ll bring cake, and you bring good moods.

• First, we need to finish the project. But after that, we can relax. Just don’t forget the umbrella!