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When was the last time that you bought a pen or pencil?


Sample answer
I actually bought a pen just the other day when I was at the store picking up a few supplies. I tend to keep a stash of pens and pencils at home and at work, but I was running low so I grabbed a pack of my favorite ballpoint pens. It was a quick and easy errand.

Do you usually use a pen or pencil?


Sample answer
In general, I tend to use pens more often than pencils these days. I find pens to be more convenient, as I don't have to worry about sharpening them or dealing with smudges from erasing. That said, I do still use pencils for certain tasks, like sketching or writing in notebooks where I might need to make changes. But pens are my go-to writing tool.

Which one do you use more often? Pen or pencil?


Sample answer
As I mentioned, I typically use pens more often than pencils. Pens are just more practical for the majority of my writing needs. I find them to be smoother and more reliable. Pencils do have their uses, especially for things like sketching or taking notes where I might need to make changes. But overall, pens are my go-to writing tool.

What do you think if someone gives you a pen or a pencil as a gift?


Sample answer
If someone gave me a pen or pencil as a gift, I would see it as a thoughtful gesture. Writing instruments are useful everyday items, so a gift like that shows the person was thinking about something I could actually use. I would appreciate the practicality of it, and it would be a nice addition to my collection.