A Careful Change of Plans

Vor dem Lesen

Jordan muss einen Töpferkurs am Samstag absagen, und die Freunde Casey und Sam suchen im Gruppenchat nach einer Lösung.

Schlüsselwörter

throw a wrench in the plan: einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen, ein unerwartetes Problem verursachen
come across as flaky: den Eindruck erwecken, unzuverlässig zu sein, sein Wort nicht zu halten
meet you halfway: sich auf halbem Weg treffen, sich mit dir einigen
No hard feelings: Ich bin dir nicht böse

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Friday afternoon, Jordan messaged Casey and Sam in their group chat about Saturday's pottery class. “I hate to throw a wrench in the plan, but I just realized the new time conflicts with a family commitment. I can’t make the 2 p.m. session after all. I’m really sorry—I should have checked before we confirmed it.”

Fragen

Frage 1:

Why does Jordan need to cancel the pottery class?

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Warum muss Jordan den Töpferkurs absagen?

The studio closed unexpectedly.

The new class time conflicts with a family commitment.

Jordan no longer wants to try pottery.

Jordan cannot afford the class fee.

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Casey replied almost immediately: “Ah, that’s rough. I already paid upfront, and I arranged transportation for both of us. Do you know whether the studio offers a refund?” Jordan checked the booking page and found that refunds were possible only if the spot was filled. “Could someone else cover my spot?” Jordan asked. “I’ll post in the neighborhood group if that helps.”

Fragen

Frage 2:

Why is Casey concerned about the cancellation?

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Warum ist Casey wegen der Absage besorgt?

Casey has already paid and arranged transportation.

Casey invited Maya instead.

Casey has to work during the class.

Casey owns the pottery studio.

Fragen

Frage 3:

What condition does the studio set for a refund?

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Welche Bedingung stellt das Studio für eine Rückerstattung?

Jordan must attend a later class.

Casey must cancel too.

The spot must be filled.

Maya must pay the studio directly.

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Sam suggested their coworker Maya, who had mentioned wanting to try pottery. Jordan still sounded uneasy: “I don’t want to come across as flaky, especially since you made arrangements around me. If Maya can’t go, I can meet you halfway and send you half the class fee tonight.” Casey answered, “That’s generous, but let’s not decide yet. If we find a substitute, you shouldn’t have to pay twice.”

Fragen

Frage 4:

What does Jordan mean by “I don’t want to come across as flaky”?

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Was meint Jordan mit "I don't want to come across as flaky"?

Jordan does not want to seem unreliable.

Jordan does not want to sound angry.

Jordan does not understand the schedule.

Jordan does not like the proposed substitute.

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By evening, Maya had agreed to take Jordan’s place. Casey confirmed that the studio could transfer the reservation and that Maya would reimburse Jordan directly. Jordan sent Casey the updated details and thanked everyone for being flexible. Casey wrote, “No hard feelings—we found a solution, and I’m still looking forward to making a lopsided mug.” The plan was settled: Maya would attend, Casey would keep the transportation arrangement, and Jordan would step away without losing the whole fee.

Fragen

Frage 5:

What is the final arrangement?

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Wie sieht die endgültige Regelung aus?

Jordan attends, and Casey receives a full refund.

Maya attends, Casey keeps the transportation plan, and Jordan avoids losing the whole fee.

The class is canceled and everyone splits the cost.

Sam attends, and Jordan pays the entire fee.

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Frage 6:

What is the overall tone of the conversation?

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Wie ist der allgemeine Ton des Gesprächs?

Accusatory and tense

Competitive and dismissive

Tactful and collaborative

Formal and impersonal

A Careful Change of Plans

Vor dem Lesen

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Dein Lernpfad

Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

Hat dir das Lesen gefallen? Mach mit einem Buch weiter

Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte

Ein Skandal in Böhmen

Alice im Wunderland

Désirées Baby

Schlüsselwörter

Dein Lernpfad

Weitere Englisch-Aktivitäten rund um Niveau C1

Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

Hat dir das Lesen gefallen? Mach mit einem Buch weiter

Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte

Ein Skandal in Böhmen

Alice im Wunderland

Désirées Baby