Feb. 25, 2022
022501-The art of saying No
Today I bumped into a funny video. It is a cut of a sitcom. At first, a man invited his colleagues to his weekend's party, two of the colleagues found valid excuses and refused him. The third one said, "Thanks, but no, I don't want to go." The atmosphere was so embarrassing, and the others tried to find excuses for her. But she still insisted that these excuses did not exist; the only reason was that she didn't want to go. Finally, all colleagues admitted that they also didn't want to attend and hoped to be frank like the third one. The promoter was upset.
It is just a comedy; in real life, I think bluntly refusing others would hurt themselves, and speaking conventional remarks is a necessary lubricant in a mutual relationship, especially for acquaintances. What's your opinion?
It is a cutlip of a sitcom.
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Finally, all of the colleagues admitted that they also didn't want to attend and hoped to behat they were as frank likeas the third one.
It is just a comedy; in real life, I thinkfeel that bluntly refusing others would hurt themselves, and speaking conventional remarks iwhite lies are necessary lubricant in a mutual relationship, especially forbetween acquaintances.
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White lies are a sad but necessary thing at times, I guess.
Feb. 25, 2022
Thanks! I think "white lies" is perfect in this sentence!
Feb. 25, 2022
No prob :)
Today I bumped intochecked out a funny video.
check out (look at or take notice of someone or something) - slang
It iwas a cut ofrom a sitcom.
Because your first sentence was past sentence I this past tense also.
At fFirstly, a man invited his colleagues to his weekend's party,party on the weekend, but two of the colleagues found valid excuses and refused him.
like "finally" you can use "firstly", "secondly, "thirdly" to make points
The atmosphere was so embarrassing, and that the others tried to find excuses for her.
who is "her"?
But she still insisted that these excuses did not exist; the only reason was that she didn't want to go.
what do you mean "did not exist"?
Finally, all the colleagues admitted that they also didn't want to attend and hoped to be frankhonest/direct like the third one.
"frank" not many people use
It iwas just a comedy; i. In real life, I think bluntly refusing others would hurt themselves, and s. Speaking conventional remarks is a necessary lubricant in a mutual relationship,; especially for acquaintances.
what do mean by "conventiona"l and "lubricant"?
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Feb. 25, 2022
The atmosphere was so embarrassing, and that the others tried to find excuses for her.
The third colleague.
Feb. 25, 2022
But she still insisted that these excuses did not exist; the only reason was that she didn't want to go.
I want to express that she insisted that the only reason she refused was her loathness. The others found some excuses like "I have to help my friend to rent a house" or "my father is in town and I will show him around" to refuse the party invitation.
Feb. 25, 2022
It iwas just a comedy; i. In real life, I think bluntly refusing others would hurt themselves, and s. Speaking conventional remarks is a necessary lubricant in a mutual relationship,; especially for acquaintances.
I use "conventional remarks" to express some "safety rules" in social life, in this situation, people need excuses to avoid invitations instead of saying No directly (though you don't want to go, you still need some objective causes to turn down politely). "lubricant" means it would make people feel comfortable like the machines have lube. Would you love to recommend more natural words? Thanks.
Feb. 25, 2022
maybe "petty" can be used<br>But she still insisted that these excuses were petty<br>Being polite and fair is a necessary way to make people comfortable.<br>Can you use lubricant in some sentences do I can try and find a word to replace it?
Feb. 25, 2022
Really thanks! I learned many new phrases from your fast and accurate corrections!
Feb. 25, 2022
Today I bumped intochecked out a funny video.
I tried searching this phrasal verb online and it does seem to be highly colloquial… I prefer OP’s original “bumped into”.
Feb. 25, 2022
Thanks! I think the corrected sentence expresses my feelings.
And here is a sample of "lubricant": I think humour is a great lubricant for life. ——from Collins Dictionary
Feb. 25, 2022
”petty“ is great！
Feb. 25, 2022
Yes I always used bumped into when it is someone. E.g - I bumped into a friend at the shop
It was the first time I heard it being used regarding a non-human thing. How would you use bump into in a sentence?
Feb. 25, 2022
I think humour is a great lubricant for life.
Oh yes I understand it now.
Feb. 25, 2022
The New York Times article (in which it’s used) that I discovered from a quick online search is paywalled, but the article was dated 2005… maybe it’s an internet exclusive expression, limited to videos?
Feb. 25, 2022
No idea
022501-The art of saying No
Today, I bumped into a funny video.
Alt: Today, I came across a funny video.
It is a cut of a sitcom.
Alt: It is a video clip from a sitcom.
At first,The video starts off with a man inviteding his colleagues to hisa weekend's party. However, two of the colleagues fouind valid excuses and refused him.
Alt: However, two of the colleagues already has other plans and therefore refuse him.
When talking about the plot of a book/movie/show, you need to use the present tense.
Literary Present Tense: https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/fiction/present-tense-novel-plot/
The third one saidys, "Tthanks, but no, I don't want to go."
The atmosphere wais so embarrassing, and t. The others triedy to find excuses for her.
I feel like these two phrases don't need to be in the same sentence so I separated them.
But she still insisteds that these excuses did not exist; the only reason was that she didn't want to go.
Finally, all the colleagues admitted that they also didon't want to attend and hoped to be frank like the third one.
The promoter wahost is upset.
IHowever, that is just a comedy; i. In real life, I threfusinkg bluntly refusing others would hurt themselves, and speaking conventional remarks is a necessary lubricant in a mutualwould hurt the person. Speaking politely is a necessary nicety in a relationship, especially forwith acquaintances.
What's your opinion?
Alt: What are your thoughts?
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I agree. Being blunt like that comes off as rude, even when you're close with the person.
Feb. 25, 2022
Today, I bumped into a funny video.
That was so surprising! I’d never encountered the expression, “I bumped into a video” before! And yet I quickly searched online, and there it was in a New York Times article, amongst other websites! Haha! I’m learning about my own language from tana_gao and langcorrect! 🙃
Feb. 25, 2022
Thanks, kidneyprivilege! your comments always enlighten me :)
Feb. 25, 2022
@jogeumman hahaha, what an adventure! I think "bump into“ is vivid to describe that people suddenly watch a funny video clip.
Feb. 25, 2022
It’s cool! I also really like “stumbled on”, or if you wanted something in an even more literary style, “happened upon”! 👍
Feb. 25, 2022
Oh and thanks also kidneyprivilege for the writersmag link! I can’t believe I didn’t know about the literary present tense… amazing!
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Today I bumped into a funny video. Today, I bumped into a funny video. Alt: Today, I came across a funny video. Today I check out (look at or take notice of someone or something) - slang |
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At first, a man invited his colleagues to his weekend's party, two of the colleagues found valid excuses and refused him.
Alt: However, two of the colleagues already has other plans and therefore refuse him. When talking about the plot of a book/movie/show, you need to use the present tense. Literary Present Tense: https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/fiction/present-tense-novel-plot/
like "finally" you can use "firstly", "secondly, "thirdly" to make points
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The atmosphere was so embarrassing, and the others tried to find excuses for her. The atmosphere I feel like these two phrases don't need to be in the same sentence so I separated them. The atmosphere was so embarrassing who is "her"? |
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It is just a comedy; in real life, I think bluntly refusing others would hurt themselves, and speaking conventional remarks is a necessary lubricant in a mutual relationship, especially for acquaintances.
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