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EugeneLee Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Grammar question

Is it wrong for me to say, "Could i call for the bill, please?" Since most people would use, "Could i have the bill,please."

Which part of the sentence is wrong when i use call for the bill?

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' sounds like you are asking permission to ask for the bill, rather than simply asking for the bill. I don't think the sentence is technically wrong, but 'call' is just not generally used in this circumstance.

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  • ' sounds like you are asking permission to ask for the bill, rather than simply asking for the bill.
  • I don't think the sentence is technically wrong, but 'call' is just not generally used in this circumstance.
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' Could I call for the bill please?' sounds like you are asking permission to ask for the bill, rather than simply asking for the bill.

I don't think the sentence is technically wrong, but 'call' is just not generally used in this circumstance.
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