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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Standard proper etiquette
Is etiquette the right choice in this context?
Would you use proper or standard?
Is this sentence natural?
It is considered proper/standard etiquette to leave a step between you and the person in front of you on the escalator.
thank you
Would you use proper or standard?
Is this sentence natural?
It is considered proper/standard etiquette to leave a step between you and the person in front of you on the escalator.
thank you
Top answer
I would lean towards standard. I also don't like the sentence. "
- I would lean towards standard.
- I also don't like the sentence.
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I would lean towards standard.
I also don't like the sentence. I would say "It is considered polite to leave..."
I also don't like the sentence. I would say "It is considered polite to leave..."
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"Proper etiquette" seems to be the popular modifier when one is used at all.
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Xillius I would say "It is considered polite to leave..."Yes, I think etiquette wasn't designed for escalators--especially the ones to and from the underground stations in London, England.
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