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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. He drew from his wallet a hundred rupee note. The American tourist was making the Indian an offer for the statue. The police man wanted to change a large note. Intended message: Book 3-Unit 8 The Indian’s interpretation: 5. He peered closely at the note … With a grin, he told the man to go … The American’s interpretation: The old man thought it funny that people should expect a poor man like him to be able to change a large note. The old man thought one hundred rupees was not enough. He was trying to get a better bargain. Intended message: Book 3-Unit 8 6. The old man said, with his eyes travelling to his goats. He might looked at his goats by chance, or he might do it when he remembered just then how much the village headman disliked him and his animals. The old man seemed to love his pets. Perhaps it would be good policy to show an interest in the old man’s goats. Intended message: The American’s interpretation: Book 3-Unit 8 7. He went up to them casually and stroked their backs. The Indian’s interpretation: He wanted to show the old man that he also loved his goats. The foreigner showed an interest in my goats. Oh, yes. He wanted to buy them. Intended message: Book 3-Unit 8 8. The old man pointed at the station wagon ... The Indian wanted to know if the American was going to ship the goats home in that vehicle. The old man was asking if I was going to ship the statue home in the vehicle. Intended message: The American’s interpretation: Book 3-Unit 8 9. So saying, he brought his palms together in salute, turned round, and was soon out of sight. The old man was grateful for this foreigner who helped him to make his dream come true. He went away quickly because he was afraid the goats might follow him. If that happened, he would not get the money he needed. The old man was grateful for the money and had gone to get some help to move the heavy statue into my vehicle. Intended message: The American’s int