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Karen15 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Don't waste your time

Hello,

Person A: I'll try finding it.
Me: Don't waste your time. I tried many times before. (I said this because I thought it's a waste of time trying to find something which I tried to find many times before. Does my reply sound impolite?)

Thanks.

  

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If you are concerned about politeness, add 'please'. Me: Please don't waste your time. I've tried many times before.

  • If you are concerned about politeness, add 'please'.
  • Me: Please don't waste your time.
  • I've tried many times before.
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If you are concerned about politeness, add 'please'.

Me: Please don't waste your time. I've tried many times before.

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