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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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I don't remember when was the last time I cancelled a plan and I don't remember when was the last time I was ill
I cancelled the hotel booking room when my sister fell down last month. She's broken her bone. So I texted to the agent and we didn't have our holiday then.
Nice thing you asked! Just last week I was suppossed to attend a language class but I couldn't make it, I had a terrible cold and awful migraine, To make matter worse my pre schooler was at home all day since there was no school, had to look after her while I was sick. It was such a shame, I missed the class. Fortunately I got better just 2days after and was able to catch up with the missed lessons.
I don't think I can make it to class tomorrow.
*Oh! Poor you! Have you been to the doctor?
Nope, I think Its just a seasonal flu, I have runny stuffy nose and scratchy throat.
*Oooh! sorry to hear that! Pop me a mssg if you need anything!!
Actually, If you don't mind, could you get me an over the counter flu medicine.
* No problem, I'll pick up some meds and drop it off at your house on my way home. See you around 5 then
Thanks, You're a life saver!
* Get plenty of rest! Hope you feel better soon.
I cancelled the trip plan to the beach last 2 month ago. Actually one of my friends made this plan for saying good bye and get relaxing and refreshing for me. I love staying beach a lot so she arranged for us but I can't emphasis and I think I wasn't happy if I didn't get a new job first. That's why I said my friend to cancel our trip.
I planned about a went to a stand-up show with my friends however, The other friends of mine planned another plan which is going to a restaurant and having dinner because of that ı had to cancel that comedy show plan.
Yes, Recently I have cancelld a plan but I can't remember why !
Last time I cancelled a plan three days'ago because of my teeth pain. My teeth get cavity and pain is very much. I was planning to going to dinner with friends but poor me I feel pain in my teeth 😢. In this time I'm treatment my teeth by a dentist.
it is about 5 weeks ago when covid-19 flared up again. i cancelled a picnic with my friends, we are really sad but we have to bear it.