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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Are your parents alive?

Hi

What is the polite way of asking this question to a person of considerable age? Does it sound polite enough?

Can I ask if your parents are alive?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom Can I ask if your parents are still alive? I'd add 'still', as shown.

— CalifJim

  • Mr.
  • Tom Can I ask if your parents are still alive?
  • I'd add 'still', as shown.
  • Otherwise, OK.
  • But if they are of considerable age, maybe you can guess that the answer is 'no'.
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Mr. TomCan I ask if your parents are still alive?
I'd add 'still', as shown. Otherwise, OK. But if they are of considerable age, maybe you can guess that the answer is 'no'.

Sign in a barber shop:

Discounts available if you are over 80 and accompanied by a parent.

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CalifJimDiscounts available if you are over 80 and accompanied by a parent.
Some enterprising youngster would bring a can of graffiti spray paint and blot out the "0."
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