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Based on a short story that I’m studying is a Landlady written by Roald Dahl

First and foremost, you should treat other people with the utmost respect at all times.
Example: Billy starts the conversation by saying "Excuse me," then once he gets the answer, he tells
him "Thank you" to show his gratitude for the time it took him to reply.

Secondly, while we are interacting with other people, we are obligated to do it with kindness.
For illustration purposes, the landlady would give Billy a night treat consisting of a cup of tea and a
ginger cookie before he went to sleep.

Thirdly, in my experience, Individual should learn to trust others less readily. A second thing
I've learned is that one should be brave, but not at the cost of his own life. He obviously didn't travel
since he didn't budget and hence had to stay in a motel.

The conclusion, the lesson that "The Landlady" teaches its audience is that they shouldn't judge
a book by its cover. One other interpretation of what Dahl is trying to convey to the reader is that
danger may be found everywhere, even in the safest of environments. Billy is utterly oblivious to any
potential threats and is swayed only by the landlady's pleasant demeanour and outward look.

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