A few weeks ago I went to Kajinka supermarket to buy some snack. As I was walking through the A-slice looking for what I needed, I heard someone walking loudly on the phone. He was an middle aged man standing near the first section. At first I didn’t pay much attention, but then I realized that he was arguing someone. He kept saying things like I told you I would be there on time and why don’t you ever listen to me. His voice was so loud that people around him started staring. Some customers were trying not to laugh while others looked a bit annoyed. I found it funny but a backward because it felt like I was listening to a private conversation. After a few minutes he finally hung up and continued shopping as if nothing happened. This experience enlightened me how easily people forget their surroundings when talking on the phone. Since then I always try to keep my voice low in public places. Thank you for watching.
Band 6+: Describe an occasion when you heard a strange speking on the phone in public
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A few weeks ago, I went to Kajinka supermarket to buy some snacks. As I was walking through the aisle looking for what I needed, I heard someone talking loudly on the phone. He was a middle-aged man standing near the first section. At first, I didn't pay much attention, but then I realized that he was arguing with someone. He kept saying things like, 'I told you I would be there on time' and 'Why don't you ever listen to me?' His voice was so loud that people around him started staring. Some customers were trying not to laugh while others looked a bit annoyed. I found it funny but awkward because it felt like I was listening to a private conversation. After a few minutes, he finally hung up and continued shopping as if nothing had happened. This experience enlightened me to how easily people forget their surroundings when talking on the phone. Since then, I always try to keep my voice low in public places. Thank you for watching.
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