It's interesting how doing something nice for someone gets you out of your mindset. It can be as simple as helping someone across the street or buying someone dinner.

我发现一个有趣的现象，帮助别人可以让自己跳出自己的思维定势，哪怕这种帮助简单到只是扶别人过马路，或者请别人吃一顿饭。

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I went out for dinner and came back almost immediately. I had fires lit in every room and told Joseph he would not be needed.

我吃晚饭时出去了一下，几乎马上就赶了回来。我吩咐把所有的炉子都点上火，还把约瑟夫打发走了。

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Don't bother to get dinner for me. I'll be dining out.

不必费事为我做饭了，我到外面吃去。

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Moreover, this year, you might be one of many, planning to make healthier selections when you go out for dinner.

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On the other hand, people who are prepared to fork out hundreds of dollars for lunch or dinner expect their surroundings to be at least as sumptuous as their food.

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