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Alc24 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

2 questions need help

Could you help me with this please?

1 I had a hard time unscrewing the lid as you don't have much room to grip it.
2 Do you know the price of this please? /Do you know what the price of this is, please?
(talking to a salesperson)

thanks
  

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(1) I had a hard time unscrewing the lid because it was hard to grip. (2) Would you please tell me the price? " s/he might reply, "Of course, I do.

— Anonymous

  • (1) I had a hard time unscrewing the lid because it was hard to grip.
  • (2) Would you please tell me the price?
  • " s/he might reply, "Of course, I do.
  • " In other words, some sensitive employee might feel insulted.
  • (4) In the United States, a salesperson prefers to be called a sales associate.
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(1) I had a hard time unscrewing the lid because it was hard to grip. (2) Would you please tell me the price? (3) If you say, "Do you know the price?" s/he might reply, "Of course, I do. I work here." In other words, some sensitive employee might feel insulted. (4) In the United States, a salesperson prefers to be called a sales associate.
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Hi,

I'd simply say 'How much is this, please?'

Best wishes, Clive
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