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A: Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class. B: Is this something that you could schedule for another time? A: No, I have to do this; it's important! B: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you? A: I've made arrangements with a friend to help me. B: You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don't you? A: Yes, I know. B: Write down your name and the date on a piece of paper and give it to me. A: OK, I can do that. B: Well, have a good day off from class.
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A: Professor, I will not be here for our next class meeting. B: Is this absolutely necessary? A: I tried to work something out, but I really do have to miss one class. B: Will you be able to make up the work you missed? A: I'm going to be doing a lot of extra reading. B: Remember that I will only let you miss one class meeting per semester. A: Yes, I remember. B: Could you e-mail me this week as a reminder? A: Sure, no problem. B: Make good use of that day off; you'll only have one this semester!
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Step 3
A: I have to miss school next week. B: Isn't there some way you could work your schedule out to be here? A: Unfortunately, this is what I have to do. B: How are you going to catch up? A: I've got it all covered. B: If you miss this class, you will have used up your quota for the semester. A: Don't worry, this will be the last class I miss. B: Make sure to remind me right before you are absent. A: I'll remember. B: Enjoy your day off and don't forget to study!
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