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People with foibles are often not conscious of them.

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People with foibles are often not conscious of them.

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Yes, I do think and I agree with this fact that People with Foibles are often not conscious about them. The reason being that they are ignorant and unaware of it and they continue with their eccentricity, Blissfully, ignorant of them.

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Chapter 1.8: The Luncheon - Talking About The Text [Page 104]

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NCERT English Woven Words (Elective) Class 11
Chapter 1.8 The Luncheon
Talking About The Text | Q 1 | Page 104

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