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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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A: Hi Ma'am, I had applied for the claim and it was rejected. I don't know why. Can I reapply again?

b: Sure, why not.


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The past perfect is rather fussy there. You don't need it. The appropriateness of "Ma'am" depends on region.

  • The past perfect is rather fussy there.
  • You don't need it.
  • The appropriateness of "Ma'am" depends on region.
  • Where I live, in England, it would be a bit weird in the kind of situation I envisage for your conversation.
  • In other places it may be more acceptable.
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The past perfect is rather fussy there. You don't need it.

The appropriateness of "Ma'am" depends on region. Where I live, in England, it would be a bit weird in the kind of situation I envisage for your conversation. In other places it may be more acceptable.

Usually you make or submit a claim, not apply for one.

"reapply" already contains the sense of "again".

"Why no

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