An Advice Letter

An Advice Letter

22.1.09

Dear Janet,

I have heard about your problem yesterday on the radio show. On the show, you asked for help with your dilema - you are a popular girl and your friends want to cheat in tests, however, you don't want to do it. On the one hand, if you help them, your grades will be lower. On the other hand, if you don't let them copy, your popularity can be hurt.

This is a very serious conflict, nevertheless, you should do whatever is good for you. In addition, you shouldn't do something that may hurt you. Therefore, I suggest you not to(מיותר) let them cheat from you(phr.). You might try to talk to them and explain to them your point of view. How about talking to the teacher and asking her to let you sit in the front seat by yourself during tests?

You should think about yourself first, however, you should do whatever I advise you in a very gentle way. If I were you, I would not be rude to them. That means, I would not copperate(sp.) with them, but I will still be respectful to them and avoid arguing with them. It will be silly of you to forget they are your friends.

To sum up, I advise you to either talk to your friends and tell them that they must answer the tests on their own or ask the teacher to let you sit by yourself in the front seat during tests. In the meantime, I suggest you not to fight with them and continue the good realationship you have had so far.

Good luck,

Noa

Very good work, Noa. (95)

Daphna.