Bought/brought
Let's say I arrive at a friend's place and hand him a box of chocolates.
I've bought/brought some chocolates to say thank you for everything you've done for me.
- Would both "bought" and "brought" be natural?
- Would you use "chocolate" or "chocolates" if we're talking a box of chocolates?
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- Would both "bought" and "brought" be natural? Don't say 'bought'. With a gift, it's not nice to refer (even indirectly) to money.
- - Would both "bought" and "brought" be natural?
- Don't say 'bought'.
- With a gift, it's not nice to refer (even indirectly) to money.
- - Would you use "chocolate" NO or "chocolates" YES i f we're talking a box of chocolates?
- I usually hear eg This is for you.
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- Would both "bought" and "brought" be natural? Don't say 'bought'. With a gift, it's not nice to refer (even indirectly) to money.
- Would you use "chocolate"NO or "chocolates" YES if we're talking a box of chocolates?
I usually hear
eg This is for you. Thank you very much fo all you've done fo me.
Clive
0anonymous- Would both "bought" and "brought" be natural?
Yes, but from the viewpoint of etiquette, "bought" is less appropriate in the context of presenting someone a thank-you gift.
anonymous- Would you use "chocolate" or "chocolates" if we're talking a box of chocolates?
chocolates
CJ
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