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Which one sounds natural?

 
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Swim4life



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:32 pm    Post subject: Which one sounds natural? Reply with quote
Well, it�s about a business appointment�

1. Please advise what time works best for you.
2. Please advise what time is most convenient for you.

Which one sounds natural? Thanks.
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Anuradha Chepur



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Both are acceptable, the second one sounds more polite.
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Swim4life



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for your quick reply Anuradha.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Which one sounds natural? Reply with quote
Swim4life wrote:
Which one sounds natural? Thanks.

You mean in a letter or email (business correspondence)?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:41 am    Post subject: Re: Which one sounds natural? Reply with quote
beancurdturtle wrote:
Swim4life wrote:
Which one sounds natural? Thanks.

You mean in a letter or email (business correspondence)?
It's in a business correspondence. Any ideas? Thanks Daniel
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beancurdturtle



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Which one sounds natural? Reply with quote
Swim4life wrote:
beancurdturtle wrote:
Swim4life wrote:
Which one sounds natural? Thanks.

You mean in a letter or email (business correspondence)?
It's in a business correspondence. Any ideas? Thanks Daniel

The lovely Dr. Chepur's answer is perfect for a formal business letter.
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