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C2. Recall a situation that still makes you feel pleased by the
speaker’s words. Why? Discuss.

C3. How can we react if someone says ‘No’? Why? Discuss.
Vocabulary

V1. Read the following statements and working in pairs/
groups try to guess the meanings of the underlined
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words from the context:
1. Success is a journey not a destination.

2. Please make room for waiting customers.

3. In posh restaurants the waiters or stewards do say,
“Good morning”.
4. On a certain occasion I hailed an autorickshaw.

5. Some don’t say anything but try to shun the beggar
by their body language.

And finally when the giving becomes inevitable they
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give grudgingly.
7. In South India some restaurants are famous for the
tasty fare they offer.

V2. i) Work with your partner and match words under A
with their meanings under B.

(Refer to a good dictionary if necessary)

A B
erstwhile to be pleased when someone praises you
grateful avoid; reject

flattered feeling or showing thanks
shun resent

grudge former; previous

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