A group of friends is planning a surprise birthday party for their friend Tom. They decide to hold the party at a local park and assign tasks to each person. Mary is responsible for bringing balloons, John for ordering pizza, and Susan for inviting guests. On the day of the party, Mary arrives early and ties the balloons to a tree near the entrance. However, a strong gust of wind blows some of the balloons away while she's not looking. Unaware of this, John and Susan arrive later and notice the missing balloons. What does each person think about the situation?
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Mary is likely unaware that some balloons have blown away, so she might initially believe everything is prepared as planned. Upon her friends pointing out the missing balloons, she would probably feel surprised and a little upset since she might blame herself for not securing them properly.

John might be disappointed upon seeing the missing balloons when he arrives because they were part of the decorations meant to create a festive atmosphere. He could also be concerned that the missing balloons will make the party seem less organized or take away from the surprise element they were aiming for.

Susan, like John, may feel let down upon noticing that some balloons are gone. She could be worried that the absence of some balloons would diminish the visual impact of the surprise for Tom. Susan might also think about the guests' reactions and whether the lessened decorations might affect the party's mood.

All individuals involved are likely to think about how to quickly solve the issue, potentially by securing the remaining balloons more tightly or finding a way to replace the lost ones before the party begins and Tom arrives.