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Yanx Posted 16 years ago
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There is no explanation/excuse for this?
Hi:
If someone excuses himself or herself for doing something that should not be done at work, What should the boss reply? I would like to ask if the following expressions are all correct in grammar and meaning. Thanks!!!
The boss:
1. There is no reason for this while you are on duty.
2. There is no explanation for this while you are on duty.
3. There is no excuse for this while you are on duty.
In fact, I know that the third one is definitly correct. But what about the other two, Are they also correct in the context that I mentioned above? So, if so what are the differences among the three?
Thanks!
Xin Yan
If someone excuses himself or herself for doing something that should not be done at work, What should the boss reply? I would like to ask if the following expressions are all correct in grammar and meaning. Thanks!!!
The boss:
1. There is no reason for this while you are on duty.
2. There is no explanation for this while you are on duty.
3. There is no excuse for this while you are on duty.
In fact, I know that the third one is definitly correct. But what about the other two, Are they also correct in the context that I mentioned above? So, if so what are the differences among the three?
Thanks!
Xin Yan
Top answer
All are quite severe, so I hope that is what you intend. #2 is inappropriate. #3 is indeed the most appropriate.
- All are quite severe, so I hope that is what you intend.
- #2 is inappropriate.
- #3 is indeed the most appropriate.
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All are quite severe, so I hope that is what you intend. #2 is inappropriate. #3 is indeed the most appropriate.
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Hi,
A small further comment, about the word 'duty'.
In my experience, the word 'duty' is not widely used when we talk about work. We use it when we talk about soldiers, and to some extent with the medical professions, and for a limited number of other contexts. But not for what you might call ordinary jobs in an office, a factory, a store, etc.
So, i
A small further comment, about the word 'duty'.
In my experience, the word 'duty' is not widely used when we talk about work. We use it when we talk about soldiers, and to some extent with the medical professions, and for a limited number of other contexts. But not for what you might call ordinary jobs in an office, a factory, a store, etc.
So, i
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