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Bob2010 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Is it acceptable in informal conversation?
In my oral self-introduction, can I use “about”in the following way?
I know it is not acceptable in writing. But is it acceptable in informal conversation? Thanks for your help.
Good morning sir/madam, my name is Bob, from .
About my hobbies, I like playing chess and listing songs.
About my strengths, I am a good thinker and quick learner.
As to my family, my father is a government employee, and my mother a teacher.
That’s all about me sir.
I know it is not acceptable in writing. But is it acceptable in informal conversation? Thanks for your help.
Good morning sir/madam, my name is Bob, from .
About my hobbies, I like playing chess and listing songs.
About my strengths, I am a good thinker and quick learner.
As to my family, my father is a government employee, and my mother a teacher.
That’s all about me sir.
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g. "I am a third year student at XYZ University, studying Physics. 5 grade point average, and am on track to graduate in August.
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- "I am a third year student at XYZ University, studying Physics.
- 5 grade point average, and am on track to graduate in August.
- I have held summer positions at ABC company for the past two years, serving as an intern in the X department, where my duties included X, Y, and Z.
- I am a good problem solver and a quick learner, and I enjoy working with others who have more experience from whom I can learn.
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It sounds as if you are asking about this in the context of preparing for an interview for either a place in a university or a job, and these hypothetical responses are what you are thinking of giving to the question, "Tell us a little about yourself."
If that is correct, try something more like the following:
Start with your education and job experience, e.g.
"I am a t
If that is correct, try something more like the following:
Start with your education and job experience, e.g.
"I am a t
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sam1947As someone who interviews persons for positions, I do not really want to hear about their hobbies or their families. What I want to hear about are the things that will tell me whether or not they have the skills and qualities I'm looking for in the position I'm interviewing to fill.
I do. As an employer, this information tells me a great dea
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I'm not going to be interviewed and I just want to know the usage of "about" in English?Any way thanks for your advice
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Bob2010I'm not going to be interviewed and I just want to know the usage of "about" in English?Any way thanks for your advice
Sorry Bob - of course it's fine in informal conversation; no problem at all!
BillJ
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OK, if that is your question, it is used in conversation in sentences such as the following:
About what happened yesterday, I did not mean to offend you.
About that History assignment, have you come up with a concept yet?
About what Lynn said, I don't think she understands the whole situation.
As you pointed out, one wouldn't use this in formal writing, but it
About what happened yesterday, I did not mean to offend you.
About that History assignment, have you come up with a concept yet?
About what Lynn said, I don't think she understands the whole situation.
As you pointed out, one wouldn't use this in formal writing, but it
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