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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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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

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