1. Mary mistakenly compliments Mrs. Harding on her beautiful children, claiming she has seen them walking along the road. However, Mrs. Harding corrects her, stating she has no children. This creates an awkward moment and embarrasses both Mary and her mother. Mary’s assumption, likely based on childrenRead more

    Mary mistakenly compliments Mrs. Harding on her beautiful children, claiming she has seen them walking along the road. However, Mrs. Harding corrects her, stating she has no children. This creates an awkward moment and embarrasses both Mary and her mother. Mary’s assumption, likely based on children she saw nearby, reflects her lack of awareness and tendency to speak without verifying facts. It’s one of the first blunders she makes in front of the guests.

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  2. Mrs. Harding corrects Mary because Mary insists she has seen her children, even though she doesn’t have any. This incorrect remark could be sensitive, especially if Mrs. Harding cannot have children or prefers privacy. By asserting the truth, Mrs. Harding gently yet firmly sets the record straight.Read more

    Mrs. Harding corrects Mary because Mary insists she has seen her children, even though she doesn’t have any. This incorrect remark could be sensitive, especially if Mrs. Harding cannot have children or prefers privacy. By asserting the truth, Mrs. Harding gently yet firmly sets the record straight. Her correction reflects discomfort, but she remains composed, highlighting her politeness and self-control even in the face of an awkward mistake made by Mary.

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  3. Mary comments that Mr. Best “lives in trains,” implying his daily commute is silly. She adds that bankers can’t think because they read only newspapers, not books. This offends Mrs. Lee, whose brother is a banker with the same habits. Mary’s words, though meant to be humorous, come across as rude anRead more

    Mary comments that Mr. Best “lives in trains,” implying his daily commute is silly. She adds that bankers can’t think because they read only newspapers, not books. This offends Mrs. Lee, whose brother is a banker with the same habits. Mary’s words, though meant to be humorous, come across as rude and thoughtless. Her failure to consider the personal lives of the guests shows her lack of social awareness and understanding of polite conversation.

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  4. It is inappropriate to say bankers can’t think because it unfairly criticises an entire profession and shows poor manners. Mary’s comment offends Mrs. Lee, whose brother is a banker. Generalising and mocking someone’s job reflects a lack of sensitivity and understanding. In polite conversation, it'sRead more

    It is inappropriate to say bankers can’t think because it unfairly criticises an entire profession and shows poor manners. Mary’s comment offends Mrs. Lee, whose brother is a banker. Generalising and mocking someone’s job reflects a lack of sensitivity and understanding. In polite conversation, it’s important to avoid statements that may insult others. Respect for people’s professions is part of social courtesy and Mary’s failure to realise this leads to embarrassment and tension.

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  5. Mrs. Lee felt upset by Mary’s remarks about Mr. Best because Mary mocked bankers, saying they can’t think and live on trains. Mrs. Lee’s brother is also a banker with a similar routine—reading newspapers and commuting daily. Mary’s careless comment unintentionally insulted him. This shows how insensRead more

    Mrs. Lee felt upset by Mary’s remarks about Mr. Best because Mary mocked bankers, saying they can’t think and live on trains. Mrs. Lee’s brother is also a banker with a similar routine—reading newspapers and commuting daily. Mary’s careless comment unintentionally insulted him. This shows how insensitive remarks, even if unintentional, can hurt others, especially when they touch on personal or family matters. It highlights Mary’s lack of awareness and the need to think before speaking.

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