M: Yes, nurse, I think so. I followed the hospital's advice, and I've only brought a few belongings with me.

W: Good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that, the cupboard is really very small.

M: Yes, of course. They are only afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00, but remember that only two people can see you at the same time.

M: I see. What other rules are there?

W: Yes. We start pretty early. We wake you at 6 o'clock and breakfast is at 8 o'clock, lunch is at noon, there is tea at 3:30 and supper at 6 o'clock.

M: Oh, that's very different from what I have been used to. You'd better tell me the rest of the rules here.

W: Yes. Well, you can see the no smoking sign, we don't allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcohol. However, if you do need to smoke, there are special lounges.

M: Oh, I don't smoke, so it doesn't affect me.

W: Good.

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W: So Mr. Brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in the ward. Have you got everything you need?