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Seeing Each Other

Seeing Each Other English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: Sep 07 2010

Themes: Romance

Grammar: Present Progressive Tense

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It can be hard to define a romantic relationship, especially early on. If you use terms like “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” too soon, it can make your partner feel like things are moving too fast. But if you’re kissing each other and spending a lot of time together, “friends” clearly isn’t the right word either.

When people are dating but it isn’t too serious yet, they often say they’re seeing each other. Sometimes, people who are seeing each other aren’t exclusive yet and may be seeing other people as well. If you’re seeing someone, it usually means you’ve been on a date or two but haven’t official started a relationship yet.

It can be hard to tell exactly what’s going on between two people who are seeing each other. That’s why the term is useful. It lets the relationship develop naturally.

But of course, all of this is confusing for Mason, who last week learned that the girl he likes, Ella, is seeing someone else. Watch as Marni and Mason try to figure out exactly what Ella meant when she said that she is seeing someone.

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Marni

Marni

Mason

Mason

Marni:  What’s up? You seem a little…sad.

Mason:  Yeah.

Marni:  You okay?

Mason:  Ella is seeing someone. She’s seeing that Jeff guy.

Marni:  Oh, come here. Sit down. I mean are they just hanging out, are they casual, are they dating? Are they, like, a couple? I mean, define “seeing each other.”

Mason:  I don’t know if they’re a couple yet, I mean boyfriend/girlfriend is pretty serious.

Marni:  Yes.

Mason:  Because, like, it goes: married, engaged, boyfriend/girlfriend…

Marni:  Yeah…and then casually dating.

Mason:  ...and then dating. But “seeing,” that’s like way at the bottom.

Marni:  It’s very vague. It could mean a lot of things. I think you need to talk to her. I think you need to just…

Mason:  I did already, once.

Marni:  OK.

Mason:  And I said: “Ella, I like you.”

Marni:  OK.

Mason:  “Do you want to go out with me?”

Marni:  And what did she say?

Mason:  And she said: “Mason, I’m seeing Jeff.”

Marni:  Oh.

Mason:  And so…

Marni:  OK…

Mason:  ...at that point I got really…I kind of don’t remember some things. Maybe if she doesn’t want to see me this way she wants to see me another way. Like, you know, did you see Avatar?

Marni:  Yeah?

Mason:  ‘Cause she says she “sees him.” But not when he was a person, she saw him when he was a Naavi! So, maybe, if I have blue skin, that’s what it would take! I mean it’s pretty hard to miss!

Marni:  Yeah, but…

Mason:  Some blue guy walking around in a loin cloth?

Marni:  That’s not gonna…that’s not a good idea.

Mason:  Marni, I think this is it! I think this is what I need!

Marni:  What…how are you…

Mason:  Thank you!

Marni:  I don’t support this idea…

Mason:  I owe you one. Pound it out. Pound it out!

Marni:  ...I think this is a crazy idea!

 

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Marni notices that Mason doesn’t look very happy today. He explains that he has discovered that Ella is seeing Jeff. He’s not sure what that means, but he’s sure he doesn’t like it.

After some discussion, Marni and Mason decide that “seeing each other” is the step before a couple decides they are boyfriend and girlfriend. Maybe Mason can win Ella over before things between her and Jeff get very serious.

Mason’s best idea is to dress up like a character from the movie Avatar. In the movie, a race of people on another planet have a unique greeting and way of showing affection. They say, “I see you.” Mason thinks he can use this to get Ella to stop seeing Jeff and start seeing him. Marni, however, thinks this makes no sense and is a terrible idea.

What do you think Mason should do? Are you seeing anyone right now?

 

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zaheer abbas

Pakistan

good

11:34 AM Sep 09 2010 |

rosendo

rosendo

Mexico

poor manson !!

12:32 AM Sep 09 2010 |

Romio79

Romio79

Russian Federation

Well, first of all Mason should do nothing of that kind like dressing a loin cloth. At least not now. It's too early)) I guess he shoud show Ella his adventages in comparison with Jeff. For example how cool he could wash the flour and Jeff could never do it so good 'cause he's just a lawyer)) Or Mason is a funny guy and Jeff is very serious. So Ella could spend more exciting and interesting spare time with Mason than with Jeff. May be. So Mason just be creative, clever and confident about her and don't give upSmile  

06:22 PM Sep 08 2010 |

patientforever

Cameroon

Thati s a good lesson.

03:15 PM Sep 08 2010 |

Ivan-1982

Syrian Arab Republic

hello for every women, I would like to meet girl from all around the world,

 

06:28 AM Sep 08 2010 |

wenmywu

wenmywu

China

why no love?

11:56 PM Sep 07 2010 |

alwaysme)

alwaysme)

Turkey

it s good.very funny.ı like it

 

11:14 PM Sep 07 2010 |

Optimistish

Morocco

oh yeah really that's so cool awesome lesson =)

10:32 PM Sep 07 2010 |

fr0oggy

fr0oggy

Bulgaria

One fresh and funny lesson. I like it :) 

09:47 PM Sep 07 2010 |

becmoon

becmoonSuper Member!

Mexico

in my country we are more formal. A guy asks to be your boyfriend so then you know.  i would not like to know it was not exclusive!!!!!

09:17 PM Sep 07 2010 |

yassar2010

yassar2010

Syrian Arab Republic

i think the phrase ' seeing each other ' differ's  from country to another . for me what does it mean if the person has a relationship with smb. and the other one see's  someone else . masson shoud inquire before takeing an acttion

09:04 PM Sep 07 2010 |

An-china

An-china

Germany

I love this lesson 'cause i don't know "seeing someone" means before.

I agree with avvv, Mason should talk to Ella again. May Ella is just have a little party with Jeff or other things~ I don't know.Laughing

I don't seeing somebody yet.—Embarassed

02:32 PM Sep 07 2010 |

rebel lee

rebel lee

China

I think Mason should move on. As a said last time, Mason seems to be a nice guy, but Ella doesn't. So Ella doesn't deserve Mason.

I am not seeing anyone right now. So, if you are a nice girl please feel free to contact me Laughing. Okay, I am just kidding. Right now, I am still young, I just want to focus on my career.

02:07 PM Sep 07 2010 |

avvv

Poland

Mason should talks to Ella again. Ask, what "seeing Jeff" means for her. Anyway, it's easy to say "he should…" but ifI'll be in situation like this I won't be so clever ;d
"seeing each other" is good phrase to tell your friends what is happening between you and some guy if you don't know it yet :)

01:27 PM Sep 07 2010 |

masiran

masiran

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i loved that movie avatar it was fantastic about mason i should say poor guy!be a man just stop  thinking about her be happy!

12:59 PM Sep 07 2010 |

laura329

laura329

China

I also think seeing is so casual,I mean sth like dating is serious to me.But Mason is really crazy…

12:14 PM Sep 07 2010 |

ahmadmoon

ahmadmoon

Syrian Arab Republic

I think he should think again
If you love someone you should sacrifice for him to have a happy life
If Ella Found happiness with Jeff , Mason must stay away and wish for her happiness.

10:38 AM Sep 07 2010 |

hicham nour10

Morocco

salam hi  good lesson . i have question to Mason : there's one girl in his country he can meet other girl and engaged with her in serious relation :)

09:59 AM Sep 07 2010 |

desoki

Egypt

an interesting topic 

sometimes love make from you a hero, but in this case may be make you a fool

09:35 AM Sep 07 2010 |

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