Some time ago, something interesting happened on my way to
Indonesia for a business trip. It was a hot day as people
struggled to check in ___1___
bags and said their farewells to loved ones. ___2___
I was waiting to board the plane, I noticed a middle-aged woman
who had two bags with her. When it was her turn ___3___
the line, the flight attendant stopped her to ask her about the
number of carry-on bags she had. The woman defended herself,
saying the extra bag was really her purse. It was the size of a
large briefcase but she ___4___
that it should not count as a carry-on item.
The flight attendant looked a bit ___5___
but after arguing for a few minutes, the flight attendant
finally let the woman pass. I felt really guilty as I had a few
bags with me. As I ___6___
the line, the flight attendant's gaze settled on my bags.
Immediately, I held up my briefcase and exclaimed, "This is my
wallet !"
"Nice try !" the flight attendant replied. It tried to argue
about gender ___7___ but I
was ordered to hand in one of my carry-on bags. In the end, I
had to queue up all over again. |