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- word choice - Using reachable instead of available - English . . .
10 "Reachable", besides used in reference to goals, (which would not be synonymous with "available") is primarily synonymous with "available" in one context: I am "reachable" during the day at this number: 800-555-5555 In this era of various means of communication, I actually think "reachable" is a better word choice than "available" in that
- Readable vs legible - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Could you explain what is a difference between readable vs legible? Which should I use when I want to say "This diagram is easily readable legible" while meaning - "It is very easy to read and
- politeness - How should I tell someone I called you but you didnt . . .
Follow up email: I'm writing to discuss [subject matter] I tried to reach you by phone last week but I couldn't get through (or, you were unavailable) So I wanted to ask you about [back to subject matter] Benefits: courteous, polite, easy-going clearly points out your attempt to call keeps focus on what you really want With minor adjustments, the same message could be used in a voicemail or
- adjectives - A word for: someone who is easy to talk to - English . . .
I can get away with words like approachable, accessible, reachable etc but I feel there has got to be a better word Is there any? Thanks much EDIT Sometimes, there are people at work who, officially, can be 'approached' for questions
- Word for a topic with an unreachable conclusion
In this specific example, unless one is discussing Douglas Adams, the scope of the topic is too large to lead to a reachable conclusion For your second, "Political discussions at the Thanksgiving table are interminable " ODD Endless or apparently endless (often used hyperbolically) ‘we got bogged down in interminable discussions’
- Call me through at on this number - English Language Usage Stack . . .
What is the difference between the following when referring to telephone calls? Please call me on this number You can reach me on this number Please call me at this number You can reach me at
- Call on or call at or something else? Which is appropriate?
Which one of following sentence is correct? You can call me on my cell You can call me at my cell Or is there some other preposition? Or both are right?
- Where did the unavailable meaning of Out of Pocket come from?
It means something is paid from personal funds Somehow "out of pocket" has become a new business catchphrase meaning "unreachable, out of communication", "unavailable", which is incorrect Correct use is: My doctor's office refuses to bill insurance companies any more, so I was out of pocket for the entire payment until I did all of the paperwork myself for reimbursement
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