[00:00.00]A Much depends on the way in which you ask.
[00:05.84]Don't put the person down.
[00:07.68]This situation can be embarrassing,
[00:09.73]as it is very likely that the other person
[00:12.15]will be sensitive on the point.
[00:14.34]It would probably be inconsiderate to explain
[00:16.92]why you can't understand their accent,
[00:19.45]even with an apology.
[00:20.86]Make light of your apparent dumbness and ask
[00:23.33]for a repeat.
[00:24.92]Or you might rephrase your understanding of
[00:26.88]the other person's remarks in a way
[00:29.36]that would allow them the advantage
[00:31.21]of correcting you,had you got it wrong.
[00:35.79]6 Q My best friend is constantly borrowing my
[00:39.45]school notes as she never concentrates in class
[00:42.60]and draws pictures instead of taking her own.
[00:45.57]I don't know what to do because I don't want
[00:47.29]to upset her but I'm tired of being used!
[00:52.47]A The best thing to do in this situation
[00:55.54]is to be honest with your friend.
[00:57.68]Tell her that you are prepared to help her
[00:59.66]anytime but you can't lend her
[01:01.76]your notes anymore.
[01:03.07]If she gets angry with you,
[01:04.44]then to tell the truth,
[01:05.54]she's not worth having as a friend!
[01:09.28]7 Q When is it acceptable to tell someone
[01:12.83]there is something about their appearance
[01:14.70]that they would find embarrassing,
[01:16.45]such as having spinach on their teeth?
[01:21.08]A Always.
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