生活英语|Complaining 抱怨

Complaining^{1 抱怨}

It's a good idea to be as^{2 polite3 as possible4 even5 when complaining about something.}

1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud.
B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep?
A: Yes, And while^{7 I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow8 my records10.
B: I'm sorry. You're right. I should have asked.}

2.A: Do you think you could^{11 keep the noise down?
B: I'm sorry. Am I keeping you awake12?
A: Yes. And another thing, would6 you mind13 not making long distance14 calls.
B: I'm sorry. I thought15 you wouldn't mind.}

3.A: That radio's pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?
B: Sorry. Was^{16 I disturbing17 you?
A: Yes. And something else, please don't borrow my clothes without asking.
B: Sorry. I guess I wasn't thinking18. I won't do it again.}

4.A: You don't have to play that record^{9 so loud, do you?
B: I'm sorry. Has it been bothering19 you?
A: Yes. And please ask me the next time you want to use something.
B: I'm sorry. I meant to ask you.}