This ESL podcast is about a bet between two friends. One guy quit smoking. Can he keep off his cigarettes?

Dialog:

A: What are you doing with that cigarette? I thought you quit cold turkey.

B: I did quit. I just have the odd one when I’m out drinking with my friends. I never buy them anymore.

A: How long have you been doing this?

B: I didn’t have any at all for 2 months. This past week I started smoking just on weekends when I’m out. It’s no big deal.

A: I don’t buy it at all. You know how addictive smoking is. It’s easier to have none at all then it is to try to limit yourself to a few. It’s a really slippery slope.

B: You sound like my mother. Let’s make a bet. I bet you 200 bucks that I don’t have a cigarette outside of a bar for the next six months.

A: You’re on. But, how will I know whether or not you are cheating.

B: We’ll have to use the honor system.

A: Fine. This is a real bet then. 200 bucks. 6 months. No cheating and no backing out.

B: No problem. This is going to be the easiest 200 bucks I’ve ever made.

A: Hey, I hope you win.

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