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The Dentist's Assumption

Moral: Time management and clear appointments prevent misunderstandings.

John needed his dentures fixed, so he called his close friend, a dentist. Two days before his visit, he informed him, and the dentist agreed. However, John didn’t confirm the exact time, assuming his friend remembered.