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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Use of 'same' in place of 'it'
Several of my colleagues use the word 'same' in place of 'it' in correspondence. I am unsure as to whether this is correct and why even it would be used?
Example 1 - I have a copy of the fax on my desk. Please collect same any time after 2pm.
Example 2 - The goods arrived in perfect condition. Invoice for same to follow.
Any ideas?
PB
Example 1 - I have a copy of the fax on my desk. Please collect same any time after 2pm.
Example 2 - The goods arrived in perfect condition. Invoice for same to follow.
Any ideas?
PB
Top answer
'Same' as here is a bit of 'bizspeak' which is irritating to some and can easily be dispensed with. Avoid it.
- 'Same' as here is a bit of 'bizspeak' which is irritating to some and can easily be dispensed with.
- Avoid it.
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'Same' as here is a bit of 'bizspeak' which is irritating to some and can easily be dispensed with. Avoid it.
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