exodejavu  +  586040 Mon, 10 Nov 08 02:05 PM Hello, -- a) Please put back the micrometer after use in order to sustain its availability. b) In order to sustain its availability, please put back the micrometer after use. -- This is intended for a notice sign. 1) I am not sure about the word use of "availability" and the phrase "sustain its availability." I am meaning "decreasing the chance of breaking it." Will this sentence read odd in your native speakers' eyes? 2) Which, a or b, do you prefer? 3) Can you kindly give me some idiomatic way to say it? Thank you. Best Regards exodejavu Joined on Wed, Nov 5 2008 Taiwan Full Member 249 Zealous in mastering the English language Regards

	AlpheccaStars  +  586042 Mon, 10 Nov 08 02:10 PM  Please return the micrometer promptly so it will be safe and others can use it too. AlpheccaStars Joined on Sun, Oct 12 2008 Senior Member 3,508 The pen is mightier than the sword. Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)