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[klafterreith]

Please comment on the following structure:


1. Some people take their children with them BUYING a book.

Should it be: ....... to buy a book / whenbuying a book


2. If someone thanks you, would a native accept the reply : THANK YOU
TOO?



Thank you

[Mister Micawber]

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1-- distinctly odd. I much prefer your renditions.

2-- Thank you too if the favours were mutual: Thanks for coming to the movie with me.-- Thank you, too; I really enjoyed your company.
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