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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Past perfect

A: Hey Mam, I had applied for the job but I didnt get any respons.
B: Ok, I will check.

Is this conversation correct with past perfect?
  

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There seems no need for the past perfect. " "Hey Mam" is not right. I would guess you mean "Hey Ma'am", but this is an odd mismatch of casual (even impolite) and formal polite.

— GPY

  • There seems no need for the past perfect.
  • " "Hey Mam" is not right.
  • I would guess you mean "Hey Ma'am", but this is an odd mismatch of casual (even impolite) and formal polite.
  • I would need more context in order to suggest an alternative.
  • When asking a stranger for help or advice you might begin with "Hello, I wonder if you can help me".
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There seems no need for the past perfect. Assuming you are talking about a recent application, I suggest this:

"I applied for the job but I haven't had any response."

"Hey Mam" is not right. I would guess you mean "Hey Ma'am", but this is an odd mismatch of casual (even impolite) and formal polite. I would need more context in order to suggest an alternative. When asking a strang
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GPYAn AmE speaker might be able to comment on whether "Hey Mam" is appropriate in the US.
No, no, no, no, no!
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