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MarvinTheMartian Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
"If I may take some of your time..."
Which of the following sentences do you think sounds best (if any) and why?
"If I may take some of your time, I would like to... blahblahblah"
"If I may take up some of your time (...)"
"If I may have some of your time (...)"
"If I may steal some of your time (...)"
"If I may consume some your time (...)"
"If I may take some of your time, I would like to... blahblahblah"
"If I may take up some of your time (...)"
"If I may have some of your time (...)"
"If I may steal some of your time (...)"
"If I may consume some your time (...)"
Top answer
" It's the least offensive of the group. But if you're speaking to a very good friend or enemy, you may wish to be cute or even sarcastic. - A.
- " It's the least offensive of the group.
- But if you're speaking to a very good friend or enemy, you may wish to be cute or even sarcastic.
- - A.
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I think the first one is most appropriate for a "polite request." It's the least offensive of the group.
But if you're speaking to a very good friend or enemy, you may wish to be cute or even sarcastic.
- A.
But if you're speaking to a very good friend or enemy, you may wish to be cute or even sarcastic.
- A.
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