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LL: Oh, That's my bad, too. I should have explained what "my bad" means. It is a very informal way of apologizing without actually saying "I'm sorry."

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LL: Because you are my friend, and stepping on your foot was a pretty minor thing, I said "my bad." I'd say "I'm sorry" for something more serious - or if you were my boss.

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LL: Yeah, that's right. Say, would you like to get out of the crowd and stop for a cup of coffee in that shop over there?

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LL: Don't worry, Li Hua. I've got some cash. You can pay me back later.

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(Sounds of busy restaurant/cash register transaction as Larry gets coffee)

LH: Okay, Li Hua, here is your latte. Oh-My bad! I now remember you wanted a mocha latte. I got the wrong drink.

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LL: Sure, here's a napkin.

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LL: Here let me help you clean that up.

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LL: Agh! Now it's my bad! I've spilled my coffee, too. (laughs)

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LL: I can't believe how rude people are at the mall. I know it is crowded, but back in the day people were much more polite.

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LL: No, no, Li Hua. "Back in the day" is a general expression referring to a time in the past when things were better than they are now.

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LL: Yes, back in the day a man would have taken the time to open a door for a lady, especially if she was carrying packages.

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LL: Yes, and life was much simpler. There were no computers and cell phones back in the day. Now it is rush, rush, rush.

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LL: And can you believe it? Before e-mail, back in the day people wrote letters with their own hands!!!

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LL: I agree with you. But, then again, I guess not everything back in the day was so great.

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LL: You know, my dad says the same thing. He would tell me I was so lucky, because back in the day he had to walk five miles to school.

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LL¡GI agree. Li Hua, let's take the bus and go home. Oh, let me open the door for you.

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