Anonymous  +  883030 Wed, 02 Sep 09 04:35 AM Please let me know the difference between: To order larger quantities, please contact supplier. -and- To order larger quantitites, please contact the supplier. I think the first phrase is a general statement, that whenever you need to order larger quantities you should always first contact a specific supplier. Please let me know. Anonymous Difference Between, Sentences

	Mister Micawber  +  883081 Wed, 02 Sep 09 06:40 AM The first sentence is merely a shortened form of the second, with 'the' omitted. It is a style common in brief business communications, where unimportant words are omitted and abbreviations are rampant. 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.' Abbreviations, Difference Between, Spelling, Business Communication, Sentences, Business, Careers, Styles