Hello
If I go to bank or mall ,
I was wondering 1) when to use where do I pay. 2)What is the difference where do I pay and where could I pay.
Thank you
" Where do I pay? " is more definite. " Where could I pay?
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"Where do I pay?" is more definite. "Where could I pay?" is talking more about a possibility or hypothetical situation. If you wish to pay but you do not know where to go, use "Where do I pay?".
However, if broaching the subject to a stranger, it would sound blunt to just come out with "Where do I pay?", and people would normally add some politeness, such as "
"If broaching the subject to a stranger, it would sound blunt to just come out with "Where do I pay?"
Sorry , I'm a little confused. ( Because it is rude so , sound blunt? And definite sentence ? ) Do uses in definite sentence?
Thank you.
pine Because it is rude so , sound blunt?
Yes, it could sound rude, or at least abrupt, if you just walk up to someone and say "Where do I pay?". People usually add some extra words to such questions to make them more polite -- at least an "Excuse me, ...". However, if you have already been having a conversation with someone, for example about a purchase, t
"do" can be used in affirmative sentences for emphasis:
Mmm ... I do like these chocolates!
and often to contradict or disagree with something that someone else has said:
A: You don't make any effort.
B: I do make an effort!
pineI'm just wondering about "do ".
It is important to put the words you are mentioning, or
Normally you know where you usually pay, because you have done it regularly in the past. "Where do I usually pay?" sounds as if you have forgotten.