1. To signal that it was time to leave, Mrs. Harding looked at Mrs. Lee and said, “It’s getting a little late. We must go now.” Her polite words masked the discomfort caused by Mary’s repeated inappropriate remarks. Though she didn’t directly express displeasure, her tone and timing made it clear thatRead more

    To signal that it was time to leave, Mrs. Harding looked at Mrs. Lee and said, “It’s getting a little late. We must go now.” Her polite words masked the discomfort caused by Mary’s repeated inappropriate remarks. Though she didn’t directly express displeasure, her tone and timing made it clear that the conversation had become too awkward to continue. This moment reflected her tact and grace, choosing to end the visit respectfully despite the tension.

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  2. In her final blunder, Mary reversed her mother’s suggested goodbye phrase and mistakenly said, “Must you stay? Can’t you go?” instead of the polite, “Must you go? Can’t you stay?” This unfortunate slip completely changed the meaning, sounding rude and dismissive. It ended the visit on an awkward notRead more

    In her final blunder, Mary reversed her mother’s suggested goodbye phrase and mistakenly said, “Must you stay? Can’t you go?” instead of the polite, “Must you go? Can’t you stay?” This unfortunate slip completely changed the meaning, sounding rude and dismissive. It ended the visit on an awkward note and deeply embarrassed her mother, Mrs. Shaw. Despite all her earlier confidence, Mary failed to remember even the basic polite phrase she had practised.

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  3. Mrs. Harding expressed a positive opinion about Lanfield. She said, “Yes, we like it very much,” acknowledging that while it was different from London, they appreciated the people and their new house. This shows that she had adjusted well and was happy with the move. Her words reflected a pleasant aRead more

    Mrs. Harding expressed a positive opinion about Lanfield. She said, “Yes, we like it very much,” acknowledging that while it was different from London, they appreciated the people and their new house. This shows that she had adjusted well and was happy with the move. Her words reflected a pleasant and polite attitude and they contradicted any idea that she disliked the town. This comment was part of her courteous interaction during the visit.

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  4. Mrs. Harding did not say she had children. In fact, when Mary complimented her on her “beautiful children,” Mrs. Harding replied firmly, “Oh, I haven’t any children.” Mary’s continued insistence only made the situation more awkward. This false assumption by Mary was one of her first blunders duringRead more

    Mrs. Harding did not say she had children. In fact, when Mary complimented her on her “beautiful children,” Mrs. Harding replied firmly, “Oh, I haven’t any children.” Mary’s continued insistence only made the situation more awkward. This false assumption by Mary was one of her first blunders during the visit. Mrs. Harding’s polite but pointed correction revealed her discomfort, setting the tone for several other awkward exchanges throughout the visit.

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  5. Mrs. Shaw did not say she appreciated Mrs. Best because she reads newspapers. Instead, she simply said, “She’s a nice woman. I like her.” The confusion arose because Mary made a rude comment about Mr. Best reading newspapers and not books. Mrs. Shaw attempted to redirect the conversation by mentioniRead more

    Mrs. Shaw did not say she appreciated Mrs. Best because she reads newspapers. Instead, she simply said, “She’s a nice woman. I like her.” The confusion arose because Mary made a rude comment about Mr. Best reading newspapers and not books. Mrs. Shaw attempted to redirect the conversation by mentioning Mrs. Best, but her appreciation had nothing to do with reading habits. This moment highlights Mary’s tendency to misinterpret and misrepresent others’ words.

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