Hi, Mr. Smith. How was the concert on Saturday?
It was kind of disaster, actually.
Was the performance that bad? It was Brahms Fourth Symphony, right?
Yes. The performance was fine, but I had uncontrollable bouts of coughing. I tried not to cough, but I just couldn’t stop.
Well, those things happen. You should try going to different kind of concert.
What kind?
A Desperate Rats rock concert. Nobody will hear you cough.
Was the performance that bad?
You should try going to a different kind of concert.
I tried not to cough, but I just couldn’t stop.
I didn’t try to cough.
Who left the toilet seat up? Not me!
He was scolded for not doing his homework.
He’ll win not because he’s the better player, but because he’s stronger mentally.
Please not to upset anyone, OK?
I want you not to sing but to dance in our next show.
She got the job not because of her skills, but because of her connections.