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(Sighing) That’s not a full weekend.

(Rushed, slightly pressured) Hey, Sofia. Got a sec?

This week, use “I hear you, but…” or “Would it be possible…” in a real conversation. Write down what happened. You’ll be surprised. Learn-hot-english-magazine-audio-files

Oh. Wow. Okay. But… we already agreed on next Friday.

James? (Laughs dryly) He’d mess it up. (Sighing) That’s not a full weekend

(Nervous) Oh. I see. The kitchen is very busy…

That didn’t work. Now, listen to the diplomatic version. Repeat the bold parts. slightly pressured) Hey

(Pause. Takes a breath) Mark, I can’t do that.

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