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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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More Polite Equivalent
What is a more polite adjective for "A silly/goofy/absurd mistake?"
Can I say this is a "primary" mistake? Is this common? How about "a basic mistake"?
(I don't want to use "trivial/obvious")
Thank you very much.
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" It is more polite not to mention it. However, if you must, I suggest 'an unfortunate / a simple mistake'. anonymous Can I say this is a "primary" mistake?
- " It is more polite not to mention it.
- However, if you must, I suggest 'an unfortunate / a simple mistake'.
- anonymous Can I say this is a "primary" mistake?
- No.
- anonymous Is this common?
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anonymousWhat is a more polite adjective for "A silly/goofy/absurd mistake?"
It is more polite not to mention it. However, if you must, I suggest 'an unfortunate / a simple mistake'.
anonymousCan I say this is a "primary" mistake?
No.
anonymousIs this common?
It is not ev
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