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In search of a new shower, my wife and I went to a bathroom-supply store. We discussed our needs in detail with a young saleswoman. Since it was near closing time, we had to curtail our discussion. Later my wife and I were at a restaurant, where the same ...

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My son, a used-car dealer, showed his customer a 2005 Chevy in great condition. "And it's only $7, 000," he told the man. "I'm willing to give you $3, 500," said the customer. My son feigned disappointment. "If at all possible," he responded, "I'd like to...

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As an instructional assistant for a public school, part of my job involves teaching small groups of children. One day I was in charge of some second-graders, who were concentrating on their artwork. As I reached across to help a student, he remarked that ...

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A listener called the disc jockey on the air at our radio station to ask about the upcoming lunar eclipse. "The eclipse can be seen at 1:30 in the morning," the DJ told her. "That late?" the listener snapped. "I don't know why they don't schedule these th...

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Living in a dry county was the bane of my friend Robert's existence. He was complaining to me one day about having to make a 60-mile round trip to get his favorite brand of bourbon. "I buy it by the case," he said. "Are you addicted to that stuff?" I aske...

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我妈妈不是那样子的 While doing renovations in our house, one of the workmen paused to look at a flattering photo of me wearing makeup and a fancy gown. I heard him let out a low whistle and ask my son, Joshua, "Who's that?” That’s my mom," Joshua answered. "Wow," ...

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During the college speech course I taught, I spoke about a Chinese student who, after moving to the United States, decided she wanted an English name to honor her new home. "She chose the name Patience," I told the class, "because she wanted to be reminde...

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Thinking his son would enjoy seeing the reenactment of a Civil War battle, my niece's husband took the boy, Will, to the event. But the poor child was terrified by the booming cannons. During a lull, Will's dad finally got him calmed down. That's when the...

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你跟我说一下不就行了吗？ No good deed goes unpunished. I had volunteered to tar the roof on my father's shed. I was about halfway done when I slipped and fell flat on my face getting black goop all over my shirt, my pants, even my hair. Hearing the thud, Dad looked u...

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The technology of instant messaging has taken over my 11-year-old daughter's life. I realized this when I was helping her prepare for a spelling test. "Celebration," I challenged. "C-E-L-E-B-R-A-S … no, wait." She paused. "Backspace the S." 即时通讯技术已经占据我那11...

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