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Robert Iglesias



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:32 am    Post subject: Pretending Reply with quote

Being a non-native English speaker I occasionally do not get what the native English speakers are saying but I have a habit of pretending that I get it because I do not want them to know that I am poor with the spoken English language and embarass myself. Any suggestions to break this habit?
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Philo Kevetch



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Find someone truly interested in talking with you. As 'profe' said..."it's their fault...not yours". Keep trying...Philo
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:09 am    Post subject: Anyone? Reply with quote

Thanks for your suggestion, Philo. I guess that would help build my confidence with the spoken word and consequently break that habit. Is there anyone out there who is interested talking with me?
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