Compare the pictures. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? Use the questions below to help you.
1. Why do clients come to each of these people?
2. What knowledge / skills must each person have for their job? 3. Why is it important to be persuasive in each job? 4. What might be the results if each person is unsuccessful? 5. Which job would you prefer? Why?
Role Play Student A
You and your friend want to get summer jobs together.
You think that working on a farm is a great summer job, but your friend disagrees. Try to convince him / her by naming at least three advantages of farm work, and disadvantages of his / her suggestion of being a waiter / waitress.
Student B
You and your friend want to get summer jobs together.
You think that being a waiter / waitress is a great summer job, but your friend disagrees. Try to convince him / her by naming at least three advantages of working as waiters / waitresses, and disadvantages of his / her suggestion of working on a farm.