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Sebayanpendam Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Preposition of movement
Hi,
let's say, there is someone standing on the side and you want to walks past him what should you say? In my culture, it's polite to tell someone that we want to walks pass him/her.
"Excuse me, may I pass by?" Would it be correct?
Thanks.
let's say, there is someone standing on the side and you want to walks past him what should you say? In my culture, it's polite to tell someone that we want to walks pass him/her.
"Excuse me, may I pass by?" Would it be correct?
Thanks.
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Your suggestion in the US would be fine. If the intention is obvious, a simple "excuse me, please" would suffice as well. ]
- Your suggestion in the US would be fine.
- If the intention is obvious, a simple "excuse me, please" would suffice as well.
- ]
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Your suggestion in the US would be fine. If the intention is obvious, a simple "excuse me, please" would suffice as well. [Be sure to say 'thank you' afterwards.]
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