Customs officer: Could you put your suitcase on the counter, please and open it? What's this?
Mr. Green: That's a package of green tea.
Customs officer: OK. And what's this?
Mr. Green: Those? Those are apples.
Customs officer: I'm sorry, sir. You can't bring fresh fruit into the United States. I have to confiscatethese.
Mr. Green: Oh, that's too bad.
Customs officer: We have to handle fresh fruit with kid gloves. But, don't worry. There's plenty of goodfresh fruit here in Los Angeles.
Mr. Green: Thanks.
Customs officer: OK. Here is your declaration form. Give it to the attendant at the exit. And hope you have a nice trip.
Mr. Green: Thanks. Bye.
Customs officer: Bye-bye. OK. Next.