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Soren works in a large office building. He has lunch in the staff every day. The is big and always busy at noon. Soren has a good friend at work. Her name is Petra. They always eat lunch together at the same table. The table is near the window. Soren likes that table because it is quiet there. One day, Soren arrives at the early. He puts his bag on the chair next to him. He wants to the seat for Petra. Then he goes to get his food. He takes a and joins the line. The line is long, so he waits for a few minutes. When Soren comes back to the table, Petra is already sitting there.
But she is not sitting in her usual seat. She is sitting in Soren's seat. Another person is sitting in the seat Soren for her. Soren feels . He looks at Petra and says, "I that seat for you." Petra looks surprised. She says, "I did not see your bag. I am sorry." The other person at the table looks . Soren sits down in a different seat. He does not say anything for a moment. Petra feels bad. She thinks Soren is angry with her. She tries to start a conversation, but Soren is quiet. He eats his food slowly. The is loud around them. Neither of them speaks for a long time.
After lunch, Soren finishes his coffee. He looks at Petra and smiles. He says, "I am sorry I was quiet. I was not angry with you." Petra feels . She says, "I really did not see your bag on the chair." Soren nods and says, "I know. It was my too. I should have told you I was the seat." Petra laughs a little. She says, "Next time, just text me!" Soren laughs too. They both feel much better now. They carry their to the return area together. Petra says, "Same table tomorrow?" Soren says, "Yes, and I will text you this time." They both laugh again. The is over. They are still good friends.
a place in a school or workplace where people can buy and eat food
"Soren eats lunch in the staff canteen every day."
to keep something for someone so they can use it later
"She put her bag on the chair to save the seat for her friend."
not able to understand what is happening or what something means
"Soren feels confused when he sees someone in his seat."
feeling slightly embarrassed or uneasy in a situation
"The other person at the table looks uncomfortable during the argument."
feeling happy because a worry or problem has gone away
"Petra feels relieved when Soren smiles and says he is not angry."
responsibility for something bad that happened
"Soren says it was his fault for not telling Petra about the seat."
a situation where someone does not understand something correctly
"The misunderstanding between Soren and Petra is over after they talk."
a flat container used to carry food and drinks
"Soren picks up a tray and joins the line to get his lunch."
save a seat
to keep a seat free for someone who is coming later
"Can you save a seat for me? I need to get my food first."
feel bad
to feel guilty or sorry about something
"Petra feels bad because she thinks Soren is angry with her."
start a conversation
to begin talking to someone
"Petra tries to start a conversation, but Soren is very quiet."
for a moment
for a short period of time
"Soren does not say anything for a moment after he sits down."
it was my fault
used to say that you are responsible for something bad that happened
""It was my fault," said Soren. "I should have told you about the seat.""
next time
the next occasion when the same situation happens
""Next time, just text me!" Petra says with a laugh."
neither of them
not one and not the other of two people or things
"Neither of them speaks for a long time during lunch."
carry ... together
to move something as a pair, doing it at the same time
"They carry their trays to the return area together after lunch."
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