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Oh, don't mention it! That's what friends are for. Besides, you helped me paint my apartment last month, remember?

Well, if you insist! How about that new Thai place on Main Street? I've been dying to try it.

Friday's perfect! But seriously, you don't need to thank me every time. That's what friendship is all about.

Aw, that's really sweet. You know, you've taught me so much about Chinese culture too. It goes both ways. Now stop being mushy before I start crying!

Honestly? I was pretty upset. I waited at the restaurant for thirty minutes before I realized you weren't coming.

Yeah, a text would have been nice. It's not just about the waiting — I was worried something had happened to you.

Three reminders? Haha, okay, I'll hold you to that. How about this Saturday? Same place?

I know. We're good. Just don't make it a habit! See you Saturday.

Sure! For a professor, you want to keep it professional but warm. Start with "Dear Professor [Name]" and avoid being too casual.

That's a great start! You could add something specific about why it matters to you. Like mentioning the program you're applying to. Personal touches make it feel genuine.

Perfect. End with something like "Thank you again for your generosity with your time. I will keep you updated on the outcome." Then sign off with "Warm regards" or "Sincerely."

Be careful with that — in the US, giving gifts to professors can actually be seen as inappropriate, especially before grades are finalized. A heartfelt email is usually enough. Maybe a small thing like a coffee gift card after the semester is over would be okay.