Tom works in a big office. He writes many emails every day. Tom is usually very careful. But today is Monday. Tom is very tired on Monday mornings. He drinks his coffee quickly. His boss sends him a message. 'Please write an email to our best client,' says the boss. Tom starts typing the email. He wants to write 'Dear Mr. Smith'. But his fingers are still sleepy. He types 'Dear Mr. Smell' by mistake. Tom does not see the mistake. He continues writing. 'Thank you for your business,' he writes. He clicks the send button. The email is sent. Tom feels happy. He drinks more coffee. Suddenly, his phone rings. It is his colleague, Anna. 'Tom, did you read your email before sending?' she asks. Tom looks at his screen. He opens the sent email. 'Dear Mr. Smell' - oh no! Tom's face turns red. He is so embarrassed. He quickly writes a new email. 'Dear Mr. Smith, I am so sorry for my typo,' he writes. Mr. Smith reads both emails. He laughs very loudly. He calls Tom on the phone. 'This is the funniest email I have ever received,' says Mr. Smith. Tom is relieved. Now he always checks his emails twice before sending.
English Story (A1)The Embarrassing Typo
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Tom, a tired office worker, accidentally sends an email to an important client calling him 'Mr. Smell' instead of 'Mr. Smith'. After realizing his mistake, he sends an apology, but the client finds it so funny that they both end up laughing about it.
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