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He was waiting for me at the restaurant, while I, at the bus stop.

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He was waiting for me at the restaurant, while I, at the bus stop.

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How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should always wait for your friend at the designated meeting place.

Describing Habits

He usually waits for me at the restaurant before we go out.

Asking About Others

Were you waiting for someone at the bus stop?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If he hadn't been waiting at the restaurant, I would have been worried.

Rephrased versions

Formal

He awaited my arrival at the restaurant, while I remained at the bus stop.

Casual

He was hanging out at the restaurant waiting for me, and I was stuck at the bus stop.

Simpler English

He waited for me at the restaurant, I was at the bus stop.

Phrases to learn

waiting for

Expecting someone or something.

at the bus stop

Located at a designated place for public transportation.