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Latest post Fri, Oct 10 2008 7:21 PM by WBB-EF. 4 replies.
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WBB-EF  +  574774 Thu, 09 Oct 08 12:47 PM
Hi,
I have question about this phrase, "take turns" in this context.  Does Jack mean they are bringing doughnuts for breakfast in the future, or bringing bagel instead someday. ?

Thanks for your help.
(:)) Smile

Jack: Excuse me, I'm looking for Janice.
Janice: I'm Janice.  What can I do for you?
Jack: The cashier in the cafeteria sent me here.  I'd like to change my meal plan.
Janice: What plan do you have now?
Jack: Two meals a day, breakfast and dinner.  But I have an early morning class three days a week, and I don't have time to eat breakfast in the cafeteria.
Janice: What, no breakfast?  That's not good!
Jack: Oh, I sill eat!  We take turns bringing doughnuts or bagels to have at the break.
Janice: Glad to hear it. So, what you have now is Plan B.  And what did you wanna do?
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Mister Micawber  +  574777 Thu, 09 Oct 08 12:54 PM
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Each time, some member of the early class brings donuts or bagels to the class for all the classmates.  They have a rotational system of responsibility for this task.
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WBB-EF  +  574984 Fri, 10 Oct 08 02:23 AM
Mister Micawber
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Each time, some member of the early class brings donuts or bagels to the class for all the classmates.  They have a rotational system of responsibility for this task.
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Hi, Mister Micawber,

Thanks for your reply.(:)) Smile

So, in this context, the"turns" refers to "we" (people),  not "doughnuts" or "bagels", right?

Mister Micawber  +  574993 Fri, 10 Oct 08 02:49 AM
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Right.
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WBB-EF, 1 yr 46 days ago
Mister Micawber
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Right.
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Thank you, Mister Micawber.
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