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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Should I use "the in this sentence
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Should this sentence be
"speaking a foreign language in-front of the customers is considered rude."
Is "the" before customer needed here?
Should this sentence be
"speaking a foreign language in-front of the customers is considered rude."
Is "the" before customer needed here?
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Anonymous Is "the" before customer needed here? No, it's optional.
- Anonymous Is "the" before customer needed here?
- No, it's optional.
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AnonymousIs "the" before customer needed here?No, it's optional.
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AlpheccaStars AnonymousIs "the" before customer needed here?No, it's optional.In other words, the sentence will have the same meaning, regardless if we use "the" or not?
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AnonymousIn other words, the sentence will have the same meaning, regardless if we use "the" or not?If you use "the", it gives the impression that you are referring to particular customers. If you are not, don't include it.
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AnonymousIn other words, the sentence will have the same meaning, regardless if we use "the" or not?1. "Speaking a foreign language in front of the customers is considered rude."
You are talking about the customers of your own specific business.
2. "Speaking a foreign language in front of customers is considered rude."
You are talking
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