«I'm so sorry, I'm stuck near the Minsk Arena. The GPS said 15 minutes, but it's been 35 already. The meeting with the quality director starts in 5 minutes.», «No worries at all. The traffic near Pobediteley Avenue is unpredictable before lunch. I'll call the quality director and ask to start with the document review first. Take your time — I'll wait for you at the reception with a visitor badge.», «Oh no. I left my passport in the hotel safe. We need to visit your state inspector today at 2 PM. Can we reschedule?», «Don't panic. We have two options: first, I can call the hotel and ask them to send a photo of your passport by email. Second, we can move the inspector visit to tomorrow morning. Which works better for you?», «I'm tired of fancy restaurants. Is there a place where regular people eat after work? Cheap, noisy, maybe with old furniture? I want real life.», «Sure. Let's go to «Kukhmister» on Zybitskaya Street. It's a self-service canteen — doctors and office workers eat there. Try the beetroot salad and potato babka. No English menu, but I'll translate for you.», «That man at the next table has been looking at us for 10 minutes. Is something wrong with my clothes? Should we leave?», «Don't worry. In Belarus, people sometimes stare — not because they're angry, just curious. He probably noticed you speak English. I'll smile and say «Hi» — that usually breaks the ice. Or we can move to that corner table.», «I tried three times. My American Express card keeps declining. I have no cash. And I really wanted to buy that linen shirt for my wife.», «American Express is rarely accepted here. But I have an idea: I can pay with my Belarusian card, and you send me the money later via PayPal or Revolut. Or we walk 200 meters to the ATM near the bank — Visa and Mastercard usually work there.», «I just told your IT manager that his English is «very interesting». He looks offended. What did I do wrong? I meant it as a compliment.», «Ah — «interesting» can sound like «strange» here. Let me fix this. I'll say: «He meant you have a unique and clear accent». Then change the topic to his new project. He'll forget in 2 minutes.», «I think I ate something wrong. Can't go to the traditional Belarusian dinner tonight. But I feel bad because your team booked a restaurant.», «Your health comes first. I'll call the restaurant — they can wrap some machanka and draniki for you to take away. Also, we have a 24-hour pharmacy nearby. Do you need something for your stomach? I'll go buy it.», «Wait — I can't smoke inside? In my country, bars have separate smoking rooms. Why is this so strict?», «Belarus banned indoor smoking in public places in 2016 — even in bars. But look, there's a heated terrace outside with an awning. I'll join you there with your drink. Sorry for the inconvenience, it's the law.».

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