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Dear Economist: Has my neighbour confused me with God?
感谢上帝?


我的邻居四处物色人手,帮她经营旅馆。我仔细考虑后,帮她找到一对完全符合要求的夫妇。现在,她为此感谢上帝。她是不是把我和上帝搞混了?

When my neighbour was desperately searching for staff to run her guesthouse, I, after due deliberation about whether to get involved and much trouble, eventually found her a married couple who complied with all her demands. She now thanks God for bringing them to her.
Do you think she's confusing me with God? If so, should I gently remind her that I'm a simple earthly being and such high praise is making me feel a little uncomfortable? I would prefer you not to use my real name; I don't want any more people contacting me in search of miracles. In any case, my husband thinks this business has gone to my head.
Mrs S., South Africa

当我的邻居四处物色人手帮她经营旅馆时,我在慎重考虑是否介入后,经过一番辛苦,帮她找到了一对完全符合要求的夫妇。她现在感谢上帝把他们送到她身边。

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