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She dines and she whines, but that's just the prelude-- what she really wants is to connect. They know and they care, but only with partial knowledge. Kindness in heart, scolding in manner. He says, echoing opinions of others "how come they spend so much money on their girl? For what? They don't even have money. The girl is just plain and average." She says, shrugging her shoulders, "What do you mean by 'how come'? It's called equality, isn't it? Many stupider men have exhausted family fortune for nothing. Why can't a woman do the same?" The hostess pokes her rib, and kicks her shin. "You said you come here to connect, but you only sit here to offend. He's our honored guest--a decent man, a responsible man, a little conservative though. But there's nothing wrong with his old fashioned view. Actually I quite agree with him. There's no point to exhaust their retirement savings to give their girl a music education. No point. You probably want to apologize. You have obviously hurt him." She wonders and ponders-- does she really care if she's not invited back? What is she going to do?
Haoyan Do 
Oh the rhymings in unexpected places. Beautiful ❤️
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Oh, thank you. I’ve never learned how to rhyme. LOL.
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It would be hard for me to tolerate this behavior. Lovely piece. I like a man to open the door for me but I will open a door for a man if I am in front of him in a store also. I would rather not go back. If something isn’t done with love and thoughtfulness it shouldn’t be done at all. Please be safe Haoyan. Hugs and love ❤️ Joni
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So true and what a sweet comment. Thank you. Many love and hugs and best wishes.
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You are so welcome. Thank you for the love and hugs. Best wishes to you too my friend. ❤️
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Thank you so much. Love your comments and your poems. Love and regards and hugs for you. And stay safe and well.
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You are most welcome Haoyando. Love, hugs and blessings to you and your family. You stay safe too my friend. Love ❤️ Joni
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Such a great poem. Hmm, which is the worst case scenario: not being invited back, or forcing yourself to give an unnecessary apology?
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So true. Often people will choose to be popular and sacrifice everything else. Then regret about it for the rest of their life.
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Haha, thank you. Can’t decide which option to choose.
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She should cross them off her social list. I’m very familiar with such backward thinking. It’s a disease with no cure. Love how your word this, Haoyan. Lovely!
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So true. Sometimes it is hard for a woman to speak up. She is called impertinent, antisocial, or full of herself. A woman has to choose her battles.
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Love the theme of equality and standing up for themselves in this poem!
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