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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
manners
Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have receive manners/etiquette training
Is there any difference between the two?
Thanks.
Is there any difference between the two?
Thanks.
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In meaning, no, but 'manners' is not a good word choice in this formation. I suggest: Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received training in manners/etiquette/courtesy. Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received etiquette training.
- In meaning, no, but 'manners' is not a good word choice in this formation.
- I suggest: Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received training in manners/etiquette/courtesy.
- Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received etiquette training.
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In meaning, no, but 'manners' is not a good word choice in this formation. I suggest:
Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received training in manners/etiquette/courtesy.
Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received etiquette training.
In meaning, no, but 'manners' is not a good word choice in this formation. I suggest:
Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received training in manners/etiquette/courtesy.
Most hotel employees and taxi drivers in Beijing have received etiquette training.
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manners: more democratic
etiquette: more about rank, close to "protocol"
not the same, IMO
etiquette: more about rank, close to "protocol"
not the same, IMO
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