— Hello, Kate! Nice meeting you here! Working again, are you?— Yes, , if I want to pass the exams.
_____ I explained on the phone, your request will be considered at the next meeting.
_____ sitting on the couch watching TV all day, why not try having a picnic in the country?
—I’m sorry I didn’t finish it on time.—_____.
—You could always put the decisions off a little bit longer.—_____ If I leave it much longer I might miss my chance.
The message you intend to convey through words may be the exact opposite of _____ others actually understand.