I don't regret putting time and energy into the election because I've learned that things aren't always going the way I expect.

我不后悔在选举中投入时间和精力，因为我知道事情并不总是如我所愿。

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Maybe it seems too obvious: if you don't expect tears, you will always be crying two things instead of one, and it's your fault.

这个原因其实已经很明显了：如果你不认为自己会落泪更多的话，你就会一直为两件事，而不是一件事哭泣。

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Alternatively, you could always slouch around with your head hung apologetically - but don't expect to impress anyone!

你可以垂头丧气，一幅懒散的样子，但你这样就不能给人留下好的印象。

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Don't expect the neighbors always to be happy about hundreds of gawkers roaming around.

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