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France Dispatch: Phrasing Questions Properly
Incorrect:
We have a stroller. Does your building have an elevator?
Oui.
Great.
Correct:
We have a stroller. Does your building have an elevator?
Oui.
Great. By any chance does it open in the middle of the stairwell?
Oui.
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Comments
You have got to be kidding me! Ha!
Posted by: Vickie | January 11, 2005 8:07 AM
How many French architects does it take,,,,? And does the laundry chute empty into the trash?
Posted by: Phil | January 11, 2005 9:56 PM
hilarious!
Posted by: Timo | January 12, 2005 4:48 AM
LMAO!!
Posted by: Scott B | January 13, 2005 9:26 PM