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THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 1969
You bought the yoga mat.
The cat uses it. The cat is more flexible, more mindful and better liked.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You typed "speak to an agent" nine times. The bot sent you a help…
- You've been "about to start the gym" since January. It's October. The gym has…
- Lessons will be learned. By whom, and when, will also be learned. Eventually. Possibly.
- Unlimited holiday is a lovely policy. The company did the maths on your guilt,…
- Your complaint has been escalated. It is now ignored by someone more senior.
- You asked the chatbot if you were a good parent. It said "absolutely" before…
- Your Candy Crush streak is on day 212. The game hasn't been fun since…
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