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Write conversation on the following situation. Between a father and a son on choice of a career - English

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Write conversation on the following situation.

Between a father and a son on choice of a career

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Father  Why don’t you take up B.E Information Technology?
Son   Dad, I am interested in music.
Father  It is good for entertainment. Will it give you a steady income?
Son  Dad, let me master music. I passionately love people. I may become a good musician.
Father  All can’t become like A.R. Rehman or Ilayara Raja.
Son  Dad, let me be myself.
Father  You are my only son. Will I suggest something bad for you?
Son  Dad, please suggest the dress in which I will look better. Suggest the food item which would suit me better. But, career option, please leave it to me.
Father  Do you really believe you can shine in the field of music?
Son  Dad, faith is life. Music is just not entertainment.
Father  OK. It is your life. Go to music college.
Son  Thanks, Dad.
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Chapter 4.1: Tight Corners - Dialogue writing [Page 125]

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Chapter 4.1 Tight Corners
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