Jandi  +  69820 Tue, 25 Jan 05 02:08 AM 1. He hates peanuts like his father. 2. He hates politicians like his father. I think #1 is OK, but #2 should be 2a. 2a. Like his father, he hates politicians. Am I right? In addition, 3. He advised me like a doctor. 4. He advised me as a doctor. 5. He ordered me like my boss. 6. He ordered me as my boss. These should be --> Like/As a doctor, he advised me. --> Like/As my boss, he ordered me. Am I right? Thank you very much. Jandi Joined on Tue, Sep 7 2004 Full Member 348

	Mister Micawber  +  69861 Tue, 25 Jan 05 05:28 AM This is a question of style, Ms. Jandi. They needn't be, but confusion can be avoided by fronting them. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,842 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Raul  +  69862 Tue, 25 Jan 05 05:30 AM You are right. In this case, "like" (preposition) implies similarity, and the proper word order is the one you emphasized. Notice that there's a slight difference in the last examples: As my boss, he ordered me. (he is my boss) Like my boss, he ordered me. (he is not my boss, but has a similar attitude) Hope this helps! Raul Joined on Mon, Sep 1 2003 Lima - Peru Full Member 221 "I touch the future: I teach" Prepositions, Word Order