I met my American friend but I couldn't meet his partner because・・

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Yesterday I met my American friend in Tokyo for the first time.
I was looking forward to meet him and his partner.
We have been conversation partners for a long time on the Internet.
His partner A-san has a cold and coughing was terrible.
He said, “A is coming here later to see you.”
I was confused because my son is taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet the person who has a cold.
Surprisingly, I always catch a cold easily.
I explaind my feelings to my friend and I apologized many times to him.
He seemed to understood me and he gave a call to A-san.
I thought A-san must have got angry with me.
However A-san sent me some kind words today.
I was relieved to hear that and I was very happy!
By the way, tell me your honest opinions.
Do you think that I am too much worries to catch someone's cold?
I didn't regret it but I want to listen to your opinions.

昨日、私はアメリカ人の友達と東京で初めて会いました。
私は彼と彼のパートナーと会うのを楽しみにしていました。
私たちは長い間、ネットでの会話のパートナーです。
Aさんは風邪をひいて咳がひどかったのです。
彼が「Aは君に会いに後で来るよ」と言いました。
私は戸惑いました、なぜなら息子がもうすぐ入学試験を受けるので風邪をひいている人に会いたくなかった。
私は驚くほどに風邪をひきやすいのです。
私は自分の気持ちを話して、何回も謝りました。
彼は私の気持ちを理解してくれたようでAさんに電話をかけました。
Aさんはきっと怒ったに違いないと私は思いました。
でも、今日Aさんは私に優しい言葉を送ってくれました。
ほっとしたし、本当によかった。
ところで、みなさんの正直な意見をきかせてもらえますか?
風邪をうつされると思ったのはいきすぎですか?
このことを後悔してないけど、みなさんの考えが知りたいのです。
Feb 13th 2012 16:12 kathrynoh

  • His partner A-san has a cold and coughing was terrible.
  • His partner A-san has a cold and a terrible cough.

1 people think this correction is good.  

  • He seemed to understood me and he gave a call to A-san.
  • He seemed to understand me and he gave a call to A-san.

 

  • I thought A-san must have got angry with me.
  • I thought A-san would get angry with me.

 

  • Do you think that I am too much worries to catch someone's cold?
  • Do you think that I am worried too much about catching someone's cold?

 
I think if you didn't shake hands or touch anything she touched, you would be okay. But, to be honest, if she was feeling sick, she might have been glad to have time to rest instead of meeting people.
Feb 14th 2012 15:17 mikaringo7
The flu is spreading all over Japan, my family got vaccination but my immune system is very weak.
I hope I will meet them someday.
Thank you for your corrections.
Feb 13th 2012 16:44 Vermilion

  • I was looking forward to meet him and his partner.
  • I was looking forward to meeting him and his partner.

2 people think this correction is good.  

  • I was confused because my son is taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet the person who has a cold.
  • I was worried because my son is taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet the person who has a cold.

1 people think this correction is good.  

  • However A-san sent me some kind words today.
  • However, A-san sent me some kind words today.

1 people think this correction is good.  

  • I didn't regret it but I want to listen to your opinions.
  • I didn't regret it but I want to hear your opinions. (I'm sure either "hear" or "litsten to" might be OK, but in this situation, I suppose people use "hear.") I'll ask my friend later.

2 people think this correction is good.  
IMO, you made a right decision.
Feb 14th 2012 00:18 Vermilion
I didn't regret it but I want to hear your opinions. (I'm sure either "hear" or "litsten to" might be OK, but in this situation, I suppose people use "hear.") I'll ask my friend later.
I asked my friend and he said both of hear and listen to are wired. "Want to read your opinions" should be in the sentence.
Feb 14th 2012 15:29 mikaringo7
“Hear, listen to and read”
English grammar has a lot to learn.
Do you think I made a right decision?
Maybe Japanese mom have the same opinions, I believe so. ^_^
Thank you for your corrections.
Feb 14th 2012 00:46 chin

  • His partner A-san has a cold and coughing was terrible.
  • His partner A-san was having a cold and coughing was terrible.

 

  • I was confused because my son is taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet the person who has a cold.
  • I was confused because my son will be taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet someone who is having a cold.

 

  • Surprisingly, I always catch a cold easily.
  • Surprisingly, I am the type that catches a cold easily. (alternative)

 

  • I didn't regret it but I want to listen to your opinions.
  • I didn't regret it but I want to hear to your opinions.

 
If I were having a cold or cough, I would try to keep a distance so I don't pass germs around.
Feb 14th 2012 15:37 mikaringo7
We have a bit of bad luck, if they come to Japan 2 weeks later, the situation would be defferent.
However I am glad to receive their warmhearted words.
I want to keep in touch with them for good.
Thank you for your corrections.
Feb 14th 2012 00:47 chin

  • I didn't regret it but I want to listen to your opinions.
  • I didn't regret it but I want to hear to your opinions.

 
Feb 15th 2012 09:13 ying

  • I was confused because my son is taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet the person who has a cold.
  • I was confused because my son is taking the entrance exam soon so I didn't want to meet someone/anyone with a cold.

 

  • I explaind my feelings to my friend and I apologized many times to him.
  • I explained this to my friend and I apologized to him many times.

 
It's perfectly normal to be concerned for your son. He must be under a lot of stress which can weaken his immune system. Good luck to him.

"partner/パートナー"が気になるぅ。どーゆー関係?ニュアンス知って使ってますか?(・ω・)
Feb 16th 2012 18:05 mikaringo7
My son's exam has just finished today so we are able to meet in Tokyo this weekend, I am happy!
I hope my son will pass it.
Thank you for your corrections and advice. hehe
Mar 13th 2012 01:12 Suzanne

I think you made the right decision. Of course, it might be best to phrase it like "Oh, no, I don't want A's cold to get worse by going out. Don't trouble yourself on my account. Anyway, I catch colds easily (or, I have a weak immune system)."
Mar 13th 2012 21:25 mikaringo7
How do we get strong, Suzanne?
I eat a lot, sleep well, I play badminton ofthen but I have a weak immune system.
また日記を書いてね。^^
Mar 14th 2012 05:35 Suzanne
Sad to hear that, but it's also good to hear that you take good care of your health. I try my best to have good nutrition, but it's hard because I don't have much money to spend on food. Compared to you, I guess I don't take care of my health very well, haha--I have bad sleep habits and I don't get consistent exercise.

I hope you stay healthy for the rest of the cold season. :)

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