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Infinik  #476734  Thu, 14 Feb 08 06:12 AM
Is the use of "spare your time (to do something)" in a business letter appropriate? Does it sound formal or informal?

e.g. (in the body of a business letter) Please kindly spare your time to understand the following procedures...


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CalifJim  #476738  Thu, 14 Feb 08 06:16 AM
<> It doesn't sound idiomatic.  I would not use it in a business letter.   I might say something simpler.

Please note carefully the following procedures...

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Infinik  #476740  Thu, 14 Feb 08 06:27 AM
CalifJim
<> It doesn't sound idiomatic.  I would not use it in a business letter.   I might say something simpler.

Please note carefully the following procedures...

CJ 



Does it sound negative at all, the word "spare"?
  
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