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A Careful Change of Plans

Tactful group chat negotiation

学ぶこと: このアクティビティを終えると、予定変更をめぐるグループチャットで、言葉の選び方が心配や気遣い、妥協をどう表しているかが理解できるようになります。

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A Careful Change of Plans

Tactful group chat negotiation

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読む前に

ジョーダンは土曜日の陶芸教室をキャンセルすることになり、友人のケーシーとサムがグループチャットで解決策を話し合っています。

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throw a wrench in the plan: 計画の邪魔をする、予想外の問題を起こす
come across as flaky: 頼りにならない人だと思われる、約束を守らない人に見える
meet you halfway: 途中で折り合う、あなたに歩み寄る
No hard feelings: 気にしないで、怒っていないよ

本文・1/4

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.”

問題

質問 1：

Why does Jordan need to cancel the pottery class?

訳を見る

ジョーダンが陶芸教室をキャンセルしなければならないのはなぜですか。

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.”

問題

質問 2：

Why is Casey concerned about the cancellation?

訳を見る

ケーシーはキャンセルのどんなことを心配していますか。

Casey has already paid and arranged transportation.

Casey invited Maya instead.

Casey has to work during the class.

Casey owns the pottery studio.

問題

質問 3：

What condition does the studio set for a refund?

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スタジオが返金の条件として挙げているのは何ですか。

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.”

問題

質問 4：

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

訳を見る

ジョーダンの "I don't want to come across as flaky" はどういう意味ですか。

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.

本文・4/4

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.