"Customers who think our waiters are rude should see the manager
Another example would be a sign in a restaurant reading "Customers who think our waiters are rude should see the manager," which, at least in theory, can be understood in two entirely different ways
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Hello,
Does the above sentence say the words in blue can be understood in two ways because of ambiguity?
I only can figure out one meaning: Customers should see the manager if they think our waiters are rude.
What is the other one?
If no, please indicate "can be understoodin two entirely different ways" means.
Thanks!
Top answer
It is quite funny (quite an old joke). The two meanings are: ... should see the manager in order to complain.
- It is quite funny (quite an old joke).
- The two meanings are: ...
- should see the manager in order to complain.
- should see the manager, and they will discover that the manager is extremely rude, and even more rude than the waiters.
- The second meaning is an idiomatic use of "should see" to suggest an extreme or remarkable spectacle, either good or bad, depending on context.
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It is quite funny (quite an old joke). The two meanings are:
... should see the manager in order to complain.
... should see the manager, and they will discover that the manager is extremely rude, and even more rude than the waiters.
The second meaning is an idiomatic use of "should see" to suggest an extreme or remarkable spectacle, either good or bad, depending
0Here are some brainstorm possibilities:
Are the mangers more rude than the waiters? kind of “wait, when you meet the managers”
Are the waiters are apologizing “talk to our managers, it’s their rules”. ?
When you go to complain as a customer, do the managers kick you out or the waiters?
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Naomi Bareket
www.NeuroSUCCESSology.com
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