Sure ThingIn David Ives short one-act comedy Sure Thing, he portraits the ability to change a conversation from awkward to a Sure Thing with just a few words. In this play, set in a caf, there is a constant ringing of a bell used in a satirical way. Every time it rings signifies that something wrong or inappropriate was said and you have another chance to say the right thing.This one-act play explores the possibilities of postmodern relationships. To call something postmodern, there are specific elements the text must include in order to be differentiated as something different than the modern. The most recognizable and most often elements used in this play are irony and playfulness. The author reveals the different elements of a normal conversation. He portraits how meeting someone can either have a good or bad outcome depending on the first impression. Ives has the ability to show creativity and value of stage through these techniques. Ives forms an effective drama that explores the different reactions humans have towards a few simple words.There is also satire on the male-female relationship. Two things that stand out in this play are the lack of any kind of stage direction, including emotional direction, and the insight s into the male mind.