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A birthday party was thrown for Monica instead of Emily since 
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ANS: Emily did not recently have a birthday.


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Betty insisted in getting immersed in the culture while Erin wasn't having any of that so 
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ANS: Erin stayed at home.


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Rachel bought some jewelry for Samanthas birthday,  
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ANS: Rachel  would wrap to disguise the box.


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It was difficult to hear the ringing of the phone over the radio because the 
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radio was too loud.