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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

embarrassed

Are you embarrassed being seen around me by your friends?

Is the above natural?
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The sentence order is awkward. - A. Are you embarrassed to have your friends see you in my conpany?

  • The sentence order is awkward.
  • - A.
  • Are you embarrassed to have your friends see you in my conpany?
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The sentence order is awkward. - A.

Are you embarrassed to have your friends see you in my conpany?
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How would you correct it?
Thanks.
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I don't know why, but the infinitive seems less confusing.

Are you embarrassed to have your friends see you with me?

The passive would work if it were shorter:

Are you embarrassed to be seen with me?
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AvangiAre you embarrassed to be seen with me by your friends?
Can I add the bolded?
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I was afraid you were going to ask that. It's okay, but for some reason I feel very uncomfortable saying it. - A.
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May I ask why you're uncomfortable with it?
I know without it, the sentence is a general statement. But I would like to make it specific like I don't like to talk to her when she's driving (when she's driving makes it specific.)
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I'm stumped. As in the case of your original post, I just can't find a comfortable way to include all the necessary information. Someone else might fall right into it.

I remember complaining to you (long ago) about trying to fit too many ideas into a single sentence. Sometimes you need two sentences. This is a mini example. ( I know there should be a way to do it.)

Your "when
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Are you embarrassed by your friends seeing [us together/you with me]?
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Thanks, Avangi. I still don't ahve a good idea when a sentence has reached its limit.
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Persistent seems to have a good idea. What do you think?

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