（10）。Complaining¹ 抱怨

    It's a good idea to be as² 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 while⁷ 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 could¹¹ 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. Was¹⁶ 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 record⁹ 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.