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Stevenukd Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Treat you lunch

C: Does your company treat you lunch every day or you have to eat out by yourself?
D: I have to eat out by myself. And you?
C: My company treats me lunch.

- Is this conversation natural?

Thanks so much to Teachers,

Stevenukd
  

Top answer

Hi, C: Does your company treat you to lunch every day or you have to eat out by yourself? D: I have to eat out by myself. And you?

— Clive

  • Hi, C: Does your company treat you to lunch every day or you have to eat out by yourself?
  • D: I have to eat out by myself.
  • And you?
  • C: My company treats me to lunch.
  • - Is this conversation natural?
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6 Answers
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Hi,

C: Does your company treat you to lunch every day or you have to eat out by yourself?
D: I have to eat out by myself. And you?
C: My company treats me to lunch.

- Is this conversation natural? Not completely.

I suggest this.
C: Does your company give you a free lunch every day?
D: No. How about you / yours?
C: Yes, they do.

The phrase 'An
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Hi Clive

Just wondering. In what sort of context would one say 'And you' ? I though it sounded short and informal enough to be used only in casual conversations.

Thank you
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Hi,
In my personal experience, I usually hear students of English say that.

Clive
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That's interesting. I can probably guess why. Thanks for replying, Clive.

PBF
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Hi,
I think certain phrases appeal to learners of English. The one I most often hear them over-use is 'so-so'.

Clive
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Emotion: smile Ha. That does ring a bell. I think it's because they're so short and crisp yet they can keep the conversation flowing (with 'and yo
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