18. Teen Learns about Manners
Gap-fill exercise
Dennis, a teenager, was known for his incredibly
manners. His story began on a sunny Saturday
when he decided to have a small gathering
his house. His parents were away for the
. He invited a few of his friends over
play video games and enjoy some snacks.
As
friends arrived, Dennis greeted them with a grunt.
didn't offer them any snacks or drinks. While
the video games, he controlled the controller and
let anyone else take a turn. During lunchtime,
raided the kitchen, taking all the best snacks
himself and leaving his friends with the crumbs.
talked loudly on the phone, and played music
an ear-splitting volume.
By the time the evening
, Dennis's friends had had enough. They decided to
his house. They didn't invite him to join
for their next get-together. As they walked away,
of Dennis's friends turned back and said, "You
need to work on your manners, Dennis. You're
going to have any friends left if you
acting like this."
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Hint
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