A Test of Character
1.There are some important criticisms of this experimen
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When you messaged me, you seemed really upset.
I've been offered another job.
So the dilemma（窘境） you are facing is whether to take it or not.
B：Look, I've known you since our students age. If you took that job, you will be betraying yourself.
A: Yes, I know that. I wish they hadn't made me such an offer.
B: So why are you asking for my advice? If I were to say it's okay to take the job, would that give you an excuse to take it? You are the one who has to live with yourself.
To betray someone means?...to be disloyal.
.A: Honestly, what will you do?
B: If I were in your situation, I'd probably feel the same way. And be honest, I hope I would be able to stay true to myself. I suppose if my family were really poor and in trouble, I'dl be tempted it. But even then, to betray my friends and colleagues, who would I be? It's a real test for character.
What would he be tempted to do if his family were poor and in trouble?
...take the new job.
听 复述
If I were in your situation, I'd probably feel the same way.
I suppose if my family were really poor and in trouble, I'dl be tempted it.
I wish they hadn't made me such an offer.
A：Yes，those are my thoughts. And I'm not sure what my wife will think?
B: Look, I know your wife. I think she would be proud of you to do the right thing.
A: Yes, she probably will. And in the end, I am not sure if I could ever trust BATA CORP.
They are a bunch of cutthroats. They have no integrity(诚实正直).
How did he characterize BETA CORP?...He sees them as cutthroats.
B: So I think the answer is clear. And one more thing, I hope you do the right thing, even for me. We need people to stand up and do the right thing. If you were to betray yourself, it would discourage everyone who knows you. You have a lot of influence, and people look up to you. I don't want to lose faith in humanity(人性).
A: Thanks. That's what I thought you would say.
B: I be disappointed if you thought I say anything different.
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We need people to stand up and do the right thing.
A: I'll do the right thing whatever the consequences. I know there will be people who will think and being a fool for turning it down.
B: Yes, but they aren't the ones who matter.
A B: Cheers. To you and saving the world. hahahaha.
The people who matter to him are...those who are the closest to him.
I think she will be proud of you if you do the right thing.
But even then, to betray my friends and colleagues, who would I be?
Some people will think he's a fool for turning down the offer.
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