Lesson 7 The Papalagi Never Have Enough Time
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〔relax / chase / illness / speeches / complain〕
 In 1920, Erich Scheurmann published a book of the (1. speeches ) by a Samoan chief named Tuiavii.  Tuiavii calls Western people “Papalagi.”  He thinks the Papalagi are unhappy because they worry too much about time, and this strong interest in time is a serious (2. illness ).  They work too much and are always in a hurry.  In Samoa, people do not (3. complain ) about time and do not (4. chase ) after it.  The Papalagi should realize that there is a lot of time if they can just (5. relax ) and enjoy it.