For example, they watch programs on their own TVs in different rooms, they use the Internet, they talk with friends on the telephone, and they do other things by themselves.

例如，他们在不同的房间里看自己的电视节目，他们使用互联网，他们通过电话和朋友交谈，他们自己做其他的事情。

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"There could be a number of reasons," he said, "for example, people do many things to make themselves happier: they strive for promotion or pay rises, or they get married."

“可能有很多原因，” 他说，“例如，人们能通过很多事情让自己更快乐：他们努力争取升职或加薪的机会，或者找个人结婚。”

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For some, things work out fine, but others often find themselves stuck in a job they hate.

对一些人来说，事情进展顺利，但另一些人经常会发现自己陷入他们讨厌的工作之中。

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I think people can learn this--these things about themselves.

人们有权深入了解自己。

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