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It doesn't do to let ...

It doesn't do to let the servants be too familiar with you.

I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE SENTENCE ABOVE?AND SPECIALLY THE MEANING OF THE UNDERLINED SENTENCE?

THANKS IN ADVENCE...
  

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The sentence means it is not a good idea to develop too friendly a relationship with your servants. 'It doesn't do', or 'It won't do' are little (somewhat old-fashioned sounding) phrases that means that it isn't acceptable or isn't advisable.

— Nona the brit

  • The sentence means it is not a good idea to develop too friendly a relationship with your servants.
  • 'It doesn't do', or 'It won't do' are little (somewhat old-fashioned sounding) phrases that means that it isn't acceptable or isn't advisable.
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The sentence means it is not a good idea to develop too friendly a relationship with your servants.

'It doesn't do', or 'It won't do' are little (somewhat old-fashioned sounding) phrases that means that it isn't acceptable or isn't advisable.
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