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HUBLOT Posted 11 years ago
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"I’m in a Starbucks" / "I’m in Starbucks"

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I’m in a Starbucks in New York, waiting for the Q Train to resume service.

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I’m in Starbucks in Manchester, and ...

What is the difference in meaning between "I’m in a Starbucks" and "I’m in Starbucks"?
  

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Not much, except that there are many, many Starbuck's locations in New York, and maybe only one in Manchester.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Not much, except that there are many, many Starbuck's locations in New York, and maybe only one in Manchester.
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Not much, except that there are many, many Starbuck's locations in New York, and maybe only one in Manchester.
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Thanks a lot, AlpheccaStars.

Is it okay to say "I’m in Starbucks in New York"?
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HUBLOTIs it okay to say "I’m in Starbucks in New York"?
I wouldn't.
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Thanks for the reply, AlpheccaStars.

- I'm in a Starbucks in + a city where there are two or more Starbucks.
- I'm in Starbucks in + a city where there is only one Starbucks.

Is this correct?
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HUBLOTIs this correct?
Yes.
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Thank you, AlpheccaStars. Emotion: smile
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