the best way

AnonymousCan I say:

the best way how to do it OK ('to' removed)

the best way of doing it OK

Yoong Liat

Anonymous
Can I say:

the best way how to do it OK ('to' removed)

the best way of doing it OK

It's definitely wrong with the "to" removed.

Sorry, I have to disagree:

The best way how do it is not grammatical. The best way to do it is fine ["how" removed].

He evidently meant to strike out 'how' instead of 'to'.

Mister MicawberHe evidently meant to strike out 'how' instead of 'to'.

the best way how to do it OK ('how' removed)

the best way of doing it OK

Mister Micawber could read my mind. I meant to strike out 'how' but, being in a hurry to go out, I struck

I'd add that "The best way to do it" sounds much more natural than "The best way of doing it" to my ears.

Yoong Liat

Mister MicawberHe evidently meant to strike out 'how' instead of 'to'.
the best way how to do it OK ('how' removed)

the best way of doing it OK

Mister Micawber could read my mind. I meant to strike out 'how' but, being i

Hi Feebs

Sometimes when I come into a thread, not all the posts show immediately - I am not sure why.

What do you means by that?

If you've such a problem, one of the moderators should be able to help. For example, recently I was not notified of new queries through my email. I requested help from a moderator and the problem was solved pretty soon. However,

What happens-- I think-- is that the posts that suddenly appear before yours in the thread are Anonymous posts, or are otherwise Moderated before posting (All Anonymous posts are Moderated before appearing in a thread).

Posts seem to be added to threads in chronological order of creation: if you are a registered member and unmoderated, then your post goes directly to the thread. However,