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प्रश्न
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
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उत्तर
When Bryson learned to tie a shoelace inside the aircraft, someone in the seat ahead of him threw his seat back into full recline. The author found himself pinned helplessly in a crash position.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How forgetful are you?
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
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