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I have been proud of my wit (机智幽默). However, recently I’ve learned a lesson: keeping my thoughts to myself and we’d better follow the policy of “Silence is golden”.

In a college literature course, one of my classmates had a habit of arriving a few minutes late each class. She was a lovely and well-dressed girl from a big city. Some of my classmates even discussed her elegant clothes after class. One day, when the professor was about to start the class, he said in a slightly angry tone, “Where is Miss X?” It seemed that no one could reply, and the silence was coming awkward. To break the embarrassing atmosphere, I offered in an amusing way, “She likes to make a grand entry.”

My words, however, were greeted with more awkward silence, and even the professor stared at me for a second. No one felt what I said was humorous, which made me confused. We all had witnessed this student’s constantly late arrivals. Months later, to my astonishment and chagrin (懊恼),I knew the reason for others’ strange response: My classmate was from a famous noble family. I suddenly realized my remarks could have been interpreted as a mean dig (嘲讽) at her private status. I regretted what I had said, but the course was over, and it was impossible for me to make amends (补救).

As I recall this experience and other examples of ill-considered words I have said, I realize that it is better for us to think twice rather than coming up with a witty, fact-based reply because what you say can’t be taken back. In this way, we can avoid some unnecessary awkwardness or hurt.

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