Some people are taking their friends shopping with them, and buying their Christmas presents in the sales—a practical but unromantic way of making sure you get the gift you really want.

有些人会带着他们的朋友一起去购物，在促销时为他们购买圣诞礼物——这种方式实用但不浪漫，能确保你收到真正想要的礼物。

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You often meet new people and don't mind making friends with them.

常认识些新的人，并且不要介意和他们交朋友。

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I was encouraged by my parents to ignore them and to try start making friends by just talking with some kids.

父母亲鼓励我不要在意那些负面的关注，他们还让我试着去跟别的孩子聊天交些朋友。

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