Considering a colleague's absence

A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.

Read the English text first, then check the translation. This reading intentionally brings the unit examples together in context. Note the main idea and two expressions you could use.

Text and translation

Omar may not have seen the invitation because it was sent to his old address. He cannot have accepted the updated time if he never received it. His absence does not prove that he has lost interest in the project. He might simply be following the original schedule. We should contact him before assigning his work to somebody else. A missing reply is evidence of uncertainty, not a reliable explanation on its own.

ربما لم ير عمر الدعوة لأنها أُرسلت إلى عنوانه القديم. لا يمكن أن يكون قد وافق على الموعد المعدل إذا لم يتلقه أصلًا. غيابه لا يثبت أنه فقد الاهتمام بالمشروع. ربما يتبع الجدول الأصلي فحسب. ينبغي أن نتواصل معه قبل إسناد عمله إلى شخص آخر. عدم الرد دليل على عدم وضوح الموقف، وليس تفسيرًا موثوقًا بمفرده.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: His absence does not prove that he has lost interest in the project.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: عدم الرد دليل على عدم وضوح الموقف، وليس تفسيرًا موثوقًا بمفرده.