Notes
be offended 傷つけられる；
thoughtfulness 思いやりの心
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A university student was on a crowded subway train. Then a man in his late 60s or early 70s got on the train and stood near him. The young man stood up and offered the seat to him, but the old man got very angry. The young man was shocked, and since then he is afraid to give up his seat for the elderly. What a sad story! I think the old man thought he was still young, so he was offended. But I think he should have accepted the young man’s kindness and said “I’m fine” with a smile on his face. He should have thanked the young man for his thoughtfulness. (by Douglas Jarrell)
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