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Greeting Cards You Might Not Want to Receive
An apology card: My wheel was stuck. I thought I had a flat tire. When I checked it, I found your cat. I'm very sorry...
A sympathy card: I heard your wife has left you. You must be terribly disappointed. But don't worry too much about it... She's just moved in with me.
A card for old times' sake: Looking back on all our years together, I can't stop thinking about them. I keep asking myself... ‘What the hell was I thinking?’
A card to express my feelings: I always longed for someone to love and care for. Then I met you, and you cured me of that desire completely.
A card of thanks: I have to admit, you're the one who brought me closer to religion. I never believed in hell until I met you.
A heartfelt card: With every passing day, I realize how lucky I am—because you're not here to ruin it.
An angry card: I knew this day would come. You left me for my best friend... I've bought some things for both of you: chains, muzzles, bone-shaped toys, and poisoned bait...
A farewell card: We've been close friends for a very long time... So let me make this clear: that ends today.
A missing-you card: I'm miserable without you... because everything is just the same as when you were here.
A card of deepest gratitude: You really are such a good friend. If we were together on a sinking boat with only one life jacket... I'd always think of you afterward and miss you terribly.
Từ vựng trong truyện
- sympathy: sự cảm thông; chia buồn
- for old times' sake: để nhớ những ngày xưa
- longed for: khao khát; mong mỏi
- muzzles: rọ mõm
- farewell: lời chia tay; tạm biệt
- gratitude: lòng biết ơn
- life jacket: áo phao