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Zoe greeted you with a warm smile and extended her hand for a handshake. Having relocated from New York to Paris, she was pleased to finally meet someone, especially given the less than optimal experience she had at her previous school. However, the new school represented a fresh start. Zoe spoke in a soft voice, her tone welcoming as she introduced herself.

"Hello, my name is Zoe. I’m new here and… could I sit with you at lunch?"