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1. When was the last time you had to suddenly cancel a holiday, trip, excursion or social event? What happened?
2. Tell us about a time when someone cancelled on you. What happened?
3. Do you cancel your plans often and easily or do you stick to your social schedules even when you are tired or sick?
4. Tell us about something you had to cancel or stop doing during the COVID pandemic.
5. Tell us about a time when you have had to give an excuse that was not entirely truthful or tell us about a time when you heard an excuse where you thought "that is probably a lie!” Your example can include something someone said on TV.
6. Tell us about a family, school, club, social event or work event that you wish you could cancel or avoid but have to attend. Why is it so bad?

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Question 1

I usually visit my family every two years, but I haven't been able to visit the United States since 2019. It's possible to go, but it would be a lot of trouble because of the coronavirus. Plane tickets are also extremely expensive now. I suppose this counts as cancelling plans.

Question 2

Last month I was supposed to meet with a friend for coffee at the park, but she felt a little sick and decided to cancel our plans. I was a little sad, but I understand that it's important to take care of your health first.

Question 3

I almost never cancel plans. I always try to be early to any meeting with friends or appointments. I think it is very important to keep your plans. If I get sick I have to cancel, but that is rare.

Question 4

Since the pandemic I stopped going to restaurants, cafes and crowded areas, so my regular routines were interrupted. When I lived in Osaka I used to enjoy visiting Umeda on the weekends to visit the shopping centers and play Pokemon Go. I would often relax at cafes and restaurants with friends there. I haven't done that since.

Question 5

I love going to social events, but a long time ago I was invited to a dinner and I declined. I didn't want to go because a lady who was unkind to me would be attending. I hated to say no, but I wanted to avoid trouble, so I told them I already had plans. I actually stayed home and watched TV. It's not an honest excuse, but it helped me avoid an awkward situation.

Question 6

It may be strange, but I really don't have anything that I want to avoid. I always enjoyed events and even meetings because I could see everyone. The only thing I remember wanting to avoid was when I was a kid. My parents made me go to church on Wednesdays and Sundays, but I wanted to play at home and with my friends in my free time.

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