Conversation: Two Coworkers at a Cafe

John: We have to plan a birthday party for our manager.
Beth: I know. It's her 60th birthday. What do you think we should do?
John: Of course we'll buy her a cake. Remember that bakery from last time?
Beth: Yeah, that was some great cake. Since we've worked together for 10 years, I want to buy her my own gift. What about you? Are you going to buy a gift or put some money on the gift card from the team?
John: Actually, I already got her something. My brother has a vacation property in L.A., so I got her a room there that she can use for a vacation anytime this year.
Beth: Wow, fancy! I was going to buy her a scarf. Now what do I do?
John: If you want to match me, you can get her a rental car, but that's not really fair to you, since my gift didn't cost me any money.
Beth: Hmmm, now that I think about it, sunglasses might be the perfect gift.
John: Hey, that's true! You can get her a brand name pair. She'd never get that for herself.
Beth: Uh-huh. But I'm still out a hundred and fifty, minimum.
John: Yup. That's how it goes!