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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
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Still doing the cleaning...

Hi

Are these lines natural, especially the bold parts?

The manager was upset for the fact that when he entered the office today, the domestic staff was still doing the cleaning. One of his instructions is cleaning be finished before he comes to the office.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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The manager was angry When he entered the office today, the domestic staff was still cleaning it. One of his instructions is that the cleaning be finished before he arrives at the office.

— Mister Micawber

  • The manager was angry When he entered the office today, the domestic staff was still cleaning it.
  • One of his instructions is that the cleaning be finished before he arrives at the office.
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The manager was angry When he entered the office today, the domestic staff was still cleaning it. One of his instructions is that the cleaning be finished before he arrives at the office.
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Thanks, MM.

One more question.

"Doing the cleaning" is a common expression where I live. How does it sound to native ears?

A- Where's the maid?
B- She's upstairs doing the cleaning.

Thanks,

Tom
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Mr. TomDoing the cleaning" is a common expression where I live. How does it sound to native ears?
It's fine but informal. In your prepared text, it sounds too casual to me.
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