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今日はリベシティ岩手オフィスの方が、送別会を開催してくれた。
One of my friends from the Liberal Arts City Iwate Office held a farewell party for me.
先日、サロンでお世話になった人、それと、以前の飲み会であった２人組の計４人でのんできた。２人組は、前回の飲み会にて、リベシティのブラックな部分を教えてくれた人であり、今回も同様にそんな話であった。
The host of the party was a person who runs her own beauty salon, and the attendees were people I met at a party two months ago. These attendees had previously taught me about the darker side of our community and shared more insights on the same topic today.
今日驚いたのは、わたしが人気だと思っていた人が、実は陰では嫌われていた、ということ。
The most surprising revelation was that one of the leading figures in the Office, whom I respect, is actually disliked by others in the same office.
彼らから教えてもらったことは、親しき中にも礼儀あり、ということ。
Based on these circumstances, they suggested that maintaining a hedge between friendships helps keep them healthy.
最低限のルールしかないリベシティとはいえ、社会通念上、逸脱していると思われることであれば、不快に感じる人がいるということ。正直、わたしもルールがないことに甘えていた部分もある。これまでの行動に改めて反省するとともに、忠告してくれた彼らに感謝したい！
Although the Liberal Arts City has only minimal rules, people still feel disappointed when others break manners according to conventional wisdom. Honestly, I had been complacent about the system of the Liberal Arts City. I will reflect on myself, taking into consideration their advice, and I want to thank them for suggesting how I can improve my behavior.
To be continued.
