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Ansonguy Posted 3 years ago
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[a gesture of appreciation] or [a gesture of my appreciation]

(1) Thank you for all your help. Please accept this gift basket as a gesture of appreciation.

(2) Thank you for all your help. Please accept this gift basket as a gesture of my appreciation.

Most of my non-native English speaking friends think (1) is correct. I am not sure why (2) is wrong. Which one really is correct: with or without "my"? Thank you.

  

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ansonguy Which one really is correct: with or without "my"? Both are correct, but 2 (with 'my') is preferable. "My" makes it more personal.

— CalifJim

  • ansonguy Which one really is correct: with or without "my"?
  • Both are correct, but 2 (with 'my') is preferable.
  • "My" makes it more personal.
  • CJ
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ansonguyWhich one really is correct: with or without "my"?

Both are correct, but 2 (with 'my') is preferable. "My" makes it more personal.

CJ

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