Jami: No, I mean, thanks and everything, but I really can’t.

Mum: Well I don’t know! That’s not very nice of you. It’s such a waste, and I brought them specially for you!

There is an embarrassed silence.

Magda: It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t want one, I’ll have an extra birthday sandwich. Mmm, they’re really good!

Magda’s mother stays chatting for a while, then leaves. The atmosphere deteriorates somewhat.

Magda: Oh great, thanks a lot, things are going to be great at home again.

Jami: You mean, because of me? But I’ve explained all of that, haven’t I?

Magda: Yeah, but mum just wanted to do something nice for us.

Jami: But I really don’t eat meat.

Pavla: Yeah, but couldn’t you just say, what the hell, just the once, and make Magda’s mum happy? I mean, is it really that big a deal? People just happen to eat pork here, and you could just make an exception occasionally, couldn’t you?