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We often played snooker at the recreational center near the school. On this particular day, three of my friends and I were there, enjoying ourselves after a long and challenging day of lectures. We decided to cool off in that ambient environment, surrounded by trees and beautiful scenery.
While we were there, another group of students joined us. Before we knew it, they struck up a conversation, and soon we found ourselves placing a bet between our two teams—my group of friends and the newcomers. However, it didn’t turn out to be a good decision.
They perceived us as uneducated or not very knowledgeable about the game of snooker, but what they didn’t realize was that we spent most of our time there after lectures, practicing for months.
When the contest began, we took it easy on them. They assumed that was our best, but we had more tricks up our sleeves. As the game heated up, we started to showcase our skills. In the end, we decisively beat them and claimed the prize.
However, when I noticed their expressions as they counted the cash, I could see how disappointed they were about losing their money. In that moment, we decided to return the cash to them, and just like that, everyone was happy once again.
While we were there, another group of students joined us. Before we knew it, they struck up a conversation, and soon we found ourselves placing a bet between our two teams—my group of friends and the newcomers. However, it didn’t turn out to be a good decision.
They perceived us as uneducated or not very knowledgeable about the game of snooker, but what they didn’t realize was that we spent most of our time there after lectures, practicing for months.
When the contest began, we took it easy on them. They assumed that was our best, but we had more tricks up our sleeves. As the game heated up, we started to showcase our skills. In the end, we decisively beat them and claimed the prize.
However, when I noticed their expressions as they counted the cash, I could see how disappointed they were about losing their money. In that moment, we decided to return the cash to them, and just like that, everyone was happy once again.