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Hey, I don't think I can make it tomorrow. I'm feeling really ill
Yesterday, 18:45
Oh no, poor you!
18:45
Have you been to the doctor?
18:46
No, I think it's just a cold
18:49
Well, get well soon
18:49
Shout if you need anything!
18:50
Thx, I will
18:50
Feeling any better?
Today, 9:03
A bit thanks but staying in bed today I think!
9:06
I can pop round on my way home if you need anything?
9:06
Actually, if you don't mind, pls can you get me some green tea?
9:07
No problem!
9:07
See you about 6 then
9:08
Thx so much!!
9:08
Get plenty of rest! Hope you feel better soon!
9:09
Tips
- You don't have to write complete sentences in text messages.
- You can use short forms, e.g. thx (thanks) and pls (please).
- To cancel a plan, say I don't think I can make it. Add the date (e.g. I don't think I can make it tomorrow) and/or to + the activity (e.g. I don't think I can make it to the party tomorrow).
- To show sympathy, say Poor you and Hope you feel better soon.
- Exclamation marks (!) sound positive and they are used a lot in text messages. Two exclamation marks (!!) shows you really, really mean it!
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Honestly, I don't remember when I last canceled an appointment!
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I cancelled meeting with a friend last year because of the virus but I still haven't made it to meet with him.
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I canceled a plan for tomorrow. Because I have to work
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Last week. i cancelled a plan because i'm no feeling well. I want to get plenty of rest. I walked along a park and i felt happy for that.
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have been cancelled many plans and dates because some you cant expect an important and serious things like sick or when you have to do you homework or when you have to complete you tasks
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I haven't cancelled any plan about one month, yet. But now, I will cancel to go back home to participate Election because of covid-19. I am in lockdown now. I can't go anywhere from my hostel. So, I participate the election in this town. Today, I did it to participate. Election will take place in November 8 in my country. It is very important to change for my country.
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last week I have invited to a breakfast by my a close friend but I could not go because I had got a terrible headache the night before. I did apology as I sent message and I said I cannot make it to have a breakfast tomorrow due to the issue. She responded very politely and asked me "just shout if I need anything." Also, she popped around with a delicious soup in the evening.
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In the near time, I haven't canceled any plans, yet.
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I don't remember have canceled any plan but I remember before covid, I canceled a family meeting at my aunt house, I like my family and specially my parent, siblings and nephews I love them, but some aunts and cousins are toxity people, so for that time I prefer say I can't make it, but if don't mind you could get me some food come back way to home, I appreciated thank you so much.
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