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1.
“I was having dinner with some co-workers, and I'd eaten enough, so when I was offered more, I sad no. But my host insisted and insisted, and I kept saying no. In the end, it was easier to give in and have some more.” |
2.
“It was an important business meeting and we were talking about very serious matters. But one of their team kept making jokes, which they all laughed at. I thought this was really weird.” |
3.
“I met someone who spoke fluent English, so I congratulated him on his skill. He simply replied that he spoke it very badly and was embarrassed for the dishonor he showed me, a native speaker.” |
4.
“I went into a friend's house and made some compliments about it. Then I saw a painting which I thought was very beautiful, so I asked so. My host simply took it off the wall and gave it to me.” |
