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0 When using a business title, would I say, "John's Gift Store" or " Johns Gift Store"? 0-
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0 The name of the store would more logically be "John's Gift Store." 0-
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0 Would you use "Johns' Gift Store" if it's a family business? 0-
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0 Is the family last name "John" 02 br
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00 This is Amy and Alex John. They are the Johns. They own Johns' Gift Store. 02 br
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00 You can. You can also just leave off the apostrophe. The problem with a last name that sounds like a first name is people will be inclined to think you made a mistake. 0-
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00 This is Amy and Alex John. They are the Johns. They own Johns' Gift Store. 02 br
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00 You can. You can also just leave off the apostrophe. The problem with a last name that sounds like a first name is people will be inclined to think you made a mistake. 0-
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0 I see your point. I don't think I've ever heard of John as last name. 0-
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0 It is not common, but can be found as a surname. My local town had a bookshop owned by a Mr John. 02 br
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00 There are also Johns: 05 0 00 ) . 0240href http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johns_(surname
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00 There are also Johns: 05 0 00 ) . 0240href http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johns_(surname
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