http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aNegativesSearch results for 'tag:Negatives' matching tag 'Negatives'en-USXMOD (Build: 3615.39139)http://www.englishforums.com/English/NotToOrToNotDoSomething/lqrhb/post.htm#997520Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:38:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:997520califjimWhile many will tell you that "to not" is just fine and in some cases has a different meaning from "not to", I would not recommend it. My personal reaction to "to not" is quite strong and quite negative. I always look for another way to phrase what I want to say so that I can avoid it. "to never" is equally awful to my ear. In order not to bother my roomate, I left the apartment. Not to bother you, but may I have some change? CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PoliticianBureaucrat/lpphl/post.htm#997089Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:41:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:997089cliveHi, Here are a few general comments. He is a politician. Suggests he is or wants to be a law-maker, a member of a legislative body of some kind. He is a bureaucrat. He works in an office, often a government office. His work consists of processing papers. This is uually a negative way of describing someone. I would understand the both term as having the same meaning but I wonder if there are any differences in the meaning between them. Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/UseOfThatAsAdverb/lpnzm/post.htm#996378Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:996378yankeeIt's not that hard to explain. The word "that" can modify an adjective or another adverb (often in combination with the word "all"). It's also usually found in negative sentences. Here are some additional examples: - Don't bother trying to get to know her. She's not (all) that friendly. - He's been raving about her homemade soup for days, but I didn't think it tasted (all) that good. - Why are you so late? We only got dusting of snow, so the roads couldn't have been (all) that bad. - Why are you using crutches? Your toe can't possibly hurt (all) that badly! - I think she looks pretty much the same, so I guess her nose job didn't change things (all) that radically.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ITheseToughSentencesSure/lpwxj/post.htm#995105Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:04:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:995105philipCould you please give me a hand with this? tell me if they are grammatical? 1 Imagine you could choose how long you sleep for . 10 hours or even 2 years. (sci fi movie) 2 You're entitled to unemployment benefits for as long s as you've worked. 3 I'd score a goal from here way before you'd score from closer up. The 'd should be expressed as could. 4 He tried was about to say something to me right when the phone rang. 5 It's night-time in Europe when it's day time here. 6 She has the ability to inflict transfer any type of feeling on someone whether its pain or happiness by using her mind. 'Inflict' is usually negative. 7 If you want us to live together, we need to have the same sleeping...http://www.englishforums.com/English/PlzSomeOneAnswerMyRequest/lphpz/post.htm#995057Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:04:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:995057cliveHi, Here are some edits. Clive Put your address (but not name ) in the top right orner, with the date below. Dr XXX XXX 92 High Street Newtown &nbsphttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PlzSomeOneAnswerMyRequest/lphpz/post.htmSat, 21 Nov 2009 08:27:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:994709bright gemDr XXX XXX 92 High Street 20 November, 2007 Newtown Re: Mr DDD DDD 101 Surf Street Newtown Ph: -- -- &nbshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseReviewingReferLetter-Oet/lphdw/post.htmSat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:994508bright gemDr XXX XXX 92 High Street 20 November, 2007 Newtown Re: Mr DDD DDD 101 Surf Street Newtown Ph: -- -- &nbshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceCheck/lpzwl/post.htm#994483Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:994483mister micawberUnder either of these conditions , a CT scan may show lesions in the brain or will be negative but will not show pneumocephalus (10). Pneumocephalus is the presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity. It is usually associated with disruption of the skull: after head and facial trauma, with tumors of the skull base, after neurosurgery or otorhinolaryngology, or rarely, spontaneously (7). The clinical presentation usually varies and includes headache, seizures, double vision, weakness , meningeal signs, ataxia, and/or frontal lobe syndrome (7).http://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceCheck/lpzwl/post.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:994018antonijaCan you please check this, please? In either of these conditions a CT scan may show lesions in the brain or will be negative but will not show pneumocephalus (10). Pneumocephalus is the presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity. It is usually associated with disruption of the skull: after head and facial trauma, tumors of the skull base, after neurosurgery or otorhinolaryngology, and rarely,spontaneously(7). The clinical presentation usually varies and includes headache, seizures, double vision, weaknes, meningeal signs, ataxia, and a frontal lobe syndrome (7).http://www.englishforums.com/English/GoAsFarToSay/lxmlv/post.htm#992211Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:27:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992211philipThe phrases are pretty much interchangeable. "Go so far as to say" may be slightly preferable to "go as far as to say." answers.com freedictionary.com seem to think both are acceptable. I know that 'so far as' sounds much better to me than 'as far as' after a negative.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DoesItCorrect/lxxvl/post.htm#991710Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:08:57 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991710ivanhrHi, Anything is used mainly in questions and negative sentences. But you can say I know anything can happen. Say anything you want. Anything seems to introduce a higher degree of uncertainty in affirmative sentences.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DisproportionatelySoAsTo/lxllk/post.htm#991040Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:53:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991040alc24Thank you Avangi, for 1 , you can never say "disproportionate to its size??? it's always FOR? what about COMPARED TO? for 2, someone told me that SO AS TO could only be used if its non assertive, the negative form as in He's not as stupid as to do that you wouldn't be ablr to say: He's as stupid as to do that. Is that the same as my example She knows him so well as to wouldn't you be abler to use it only like this: She doesn't know him so well as to be able to write.. thank youhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/DisproportionatelySoAsTo/lxllk/post.htm#991000Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:02:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991000avangi1 A dog's brain is disproportionately small (compared) to the size of head. Among mammals, a dog's brain is disproportionately small for his head. 2 She knows him so well as to be able to write a message in his place and people would think it was him. (is the SO AS TO form only used with the negative form?) The form is okay here, but less common than "She knows him well enough to be able etc." Casually, you could add a comma and continue with the second clause as nonessential. I think you rather intend it as two non-finite clauses, or infinitive phrases, or whatevertheheck: ". . . . well enough to be able . . . and to have people think it was X." That is, use a parallel structure. Without a comma, the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/DisproportionatelySoAsTo/lxllk/post.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:990889alc24How would you say this? 1 A dog's brain is disproportionately small (compared) to the size of head. 2 She knows him so well as to be able to write a message in his place and people would think it was him. (is the SO AS TO form only used with the negative form?) 3 Am I eating the same thing as you for dinner/the same thing you're eating. thank youhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Grammar/lkxpm/post.htm#972338Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:35:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:972338philipFor the average speaker/writer, they are essentially the same and can be used in either positive or negative contexts. What irks me is when someone uses "thanks to" in a negative context. Even though I recognize that sometimes the speaker is being sarcastic (and sometimes effectively so), I prefer to reserve that expression for positive contexts.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Grammar/lkxpm/post.htm#972246Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:37:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:972246gleb_chebrikoffDear friend, due to - caused by or ascribable to, eg, His death was not due to any lack of care. ( Due to is often connected with negative consequences) because of - on account of; by reason of, eg, They moved here because of the baby. (The meaning is neutral, unlike due to ) as a result of = because of (somewhat more formal) Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoffhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Pronouns/lkmxz/post.htm#971584Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:10:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:971584gleb_chebrikoffDear friend, in your sentence, none is an indefinite negative pronoun. As it is followed by an of -phrase, it is sometimes called an of -pronoun. Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoffhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AllInNegatives/lkkpv/post.htm#971050Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:05:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:971050califjimCan I say it this way? I don't recommend using a universal quantifier ( all, both, every, ...) before a negation. It's ambiguous. In this case you can solve the problem by putting all after the negation, thus: We don't all drink wine. Or by rephrasing (if this is what you mean): None of us drink(s) wine. CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Grammar/lkgcl/post.htm#969693Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:23:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:969693gleb_chebrikoffDear friend, 'should go' is a single verb phrase containing a modal auxiliary verb should . This operator is more specifically known as a central modal , because it shares all the features pertaining to modal auxiliary verbs. 'need to see...' consists of two verb phrases - need + to see... Your question concerns the fact that some grammarians express uncertainty as to whether need is a lexical or auxiliary verb. In fact, it is now recognised that it is a verb of intermediate function - it may be termed a marginal modal . Indeed, need occurs in modal constructions, but they are restricted to nonassertive contexts, ie negative and interrogative clauses . In your case, we deal with a positive clause. Respectfully, Gleb...http://www.englishforums.com/English/VeryMuchVeryMany/lkzdb/post.htm#969366Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:54:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:969366old man gordon'A lot of' can be used. I think the first (with many) 2 are fine. Regarding 'much', there is often a problem for ESL learners: much cannot be used in a positive statement, but can be used in a negative or in a question. ie "He has much money." is wrong. However, any native speaker will understand the statement. 'A lot of' has no limitation, so one trick is to always use that choice.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeedTheseSentencesPlease/lwwrj/post.htm#968042Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:53:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:968042philip4. It took me the time of the opening credits to get back.... 3. Two negatives that don't go together. The speakers are up at max - you can't turn them up any higher.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheUsageOfBoth/lkrbk/post.htm#967957Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:33:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967957califjimTry not to use a universal quantifier ( all, every, both , etc.) associated with a subject combined with a negative verb. It creates ambiguity. Both of her parents are not home. Neither is at home? Or only one, but not both, of them is at home? Use a negative determiner with the subject and an affirmative verb instead (if that's the meaning you want). CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TheUsageOfBoth/lkrbk/post.htm#967931Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:03:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967931doctor dBoth is not needed. "Kate's parents aren't home" is perfectly clear as is. Both assumes two and parents assumes two. Yes, you could also say "Neither of Kate's parents is home." (Do not use neither with not -- this is called a doubled negative and is frowned upon.) If you want to use "both," you can use it in a situation where it is not assumed. For example: "Both of my friends weren't home." Or, "Both of Kate's parents are away." But, generally, I would avoid the "both...aren't" format. "Both are" is more common and more likely to be correct. Other words of wisdom welcome.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Negative/ljqgj/post.htm#967730Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967730kooyeenWell, I don't know, "the negative" is such a generic phrase. Both of your examples are "negative", but they have different meanings, so it depends on what you mean to say or what the exercise asks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Negative/ljqgj/post.htm#967707Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:42:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967707sopranoYour examples are very clear. But if I have: He told me to leave. What is the negative? He told me not to leave or He didn´t tell me to leave . Or both ? Thanks!http://www.englishforums.com/English/Negative/ljqgj/post.htm#967692Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:23:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967692kooyeenHi, Example 1: Jack said: "Hey Bob, don't bring your bag!" Jack told him NOT to bring his bag. Example 2: Jack said: "Hey Bob, I'm in a hurry. But I'll see you tonight! Bye!" Jack DIDN'T tell him to bring his bag. He just said he was in a hurry, so maybe he forgot to remind him to bring his bag.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Negative/ljqgj/post.htmTue, 10 Nov 2009 21:10:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967683sopranoHello! I have a doubt. In the students´book it says WANT/ASK/TELL SB to do STH. It also says: Note "I don´t want you to go". BUT: "I asked him NOT to leave" "I told him NOT to come". Then there is an exercise asking students to turn the sentences into negative: I told him to bring his bag. Negative? What is the difference between a) I didn´t tell him to bring his bag (answer suggested in the teacher´s) b) I told him not to bring his bag. Which one is correct? If a is correct, why do you think the student´s book makes the grammar clarification? Thank you! Sopranohttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Idioms/ljpkp/post.htm#967517Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:05:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967517philipI believe that it takes two to tango can be used in either a negative or a positive situation. Clive would be a better judge of that than I am.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TellSomebodySomething/ljxnj/post.htm#967268Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:02:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967268cliveHi, I have a great doubt! In the Students course book it is explained the structure WANT/ASK/TELL someone to do something. It also explains that you say "I don´t want you to tell anyone". Then it says: Verbs ASK and TELL have a similar construction in the negative form. Note the position of not: He told us not to worry. Then, when we turn over the page, there is an exercise that says: Make the sentences negative. 1) He told me to leave. The teacher´s book provides de following answer: He didn´t tell me to leave. It should be 'He told me not to leave'. So, I wonder: 1) What is the difference between: Consider these examples . a) He told me not to worry The 'not' applies to the verb...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Does/ljxzv/post.htm#967086Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:15:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:967086avangiHi, rishila, welcome to English Forums. Thanks for joining us! The use of "do" is a little hard to get used to. I'm not sure what you mean by "for pronoun only." It's used a lot in questions and negative statements. When you add the helping verb "do" to a simple sentence, it takes over the job of handling tense and number. The main verb is then represented by the bare infinitive (hurt). present tense: My eyes hurt. My finger hurts. My eyes do hurt. My finger does hurt. past tense: My eyes hurt. My finger hurt. My eyes did hurt. My finger did hurt. negative statement: My eyes don't hurt. My finger doesn't hurt. (past tense:) My eyes...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsThisSentenceCorrect/ljmjh/post.htm#966703Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:26:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:966703billjHi No, I'm afraid it's not correct. The problem is your use of the verb 'go'. You tried to use the negative form of the simple past tense and wrongly assumed it was 'did not went'. This is a tricky aspect of English verbs which causes many problems. I'll try to explain: In questions the simple present and past tenses are replaced by the the relevant tenses of the verb ' to do ' + the basic (infinitive) form of the verb. The same also applies to the simple tenses in conjunction with ' not ' when we want to form the negative: I really went there. (past tense - positive) Did you really go there? (past tense - question) You did not really go...http://www.englishforums.com/English/OneWord/ljjxz/post.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009 04:57:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:965792rajivmeWhat is the one word for the habit of discussing about others in their absence usually in a negative way?.http://www.englishforums.com/English/5QuestionThankYou/ljcdv/post.htm#963881Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:06:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:963881alc24thank you and if its a negative for 5 would it be? I won't give you even up, dollar to euro.??? and for 3 is it both IN and THROUGH? thank youhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ASprawlingNarrative/ljchn/post.htm#963704Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:51:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:963704califjim"overextended" is probably the best approximation. "very extensive" in any case. Yes, it has at least a slightly negative connotation. In some cases -- and it depends, as always, on context -- it has a very negative connotation when applied to literature. The verb sprawl has a more neutral connotation when used in other contexts: Jake was sprawled all over the couch, watching TV. CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ASprawlingNarrative/ljchn/post.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:963658akdom"With Pox Americana, Fenn crafts a sprawling narrative detailing the overlooked smallpox epidemic of 1775-1782 in the Americas and the tumultuous times of revolution that surrounded it." What does a " sprawling " narrative mean? overextended? too complexed? unorganized? random? Does it have a negative connotation ? ... he gave a sprawling narrative of the story, spraying frivilous details all over the place ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/10AlternativesEachSentences/lwxwg/post.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 07:42:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:962223alc24Could you tell me which word to use please? 1 That's when I'm best/I'm my best player. 2 He called just/only to fold post flop. 3 Food fell on/onto the bed. 4 How many people do you have room for?/You have room for how many people? 5 I've never been in this much trouble finacially before./financial trouble before. 6 She knows my code but doesn't know which letters are in capitals and which in lower case. 7 If you going into a match with that negative frame of mind/with a negative mindset. 8 We live during/at night and sleep during the day. 9 You ask youself why its such a mess here/wonder why its such a mess. 10 I have nothing to gain in/from being your friend. thank youhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AWhoseAgain/lwlxj/post.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 13:36:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:961461ecopsyIs the sentence a flection of attitude? If it is, what's the attitude?(I guess it is negative.) Thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TooOftenTv/lwkmk/post.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 03:06:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:961139stevenukd- Here are some tips parents can take to help reduce television's negative effect on their children : Watch televison with your child - too often TV is used as a cheap babysitter. Know what your child is watching and don't be afraid to turn off the TV if you think there's nothing good on. - "too often TV is used as a cheap babysitter" in this context means "you're not a good babysitter when you watch TV too much with your child", right? :) Thanks a lot to Teachers, Stevenukdhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AboutDid/lwhzk/post.htm#960174Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:57:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:960174yankeeNo. To build the simple past tense of a verb in a negative sentence, you use did + not + base form of the verb So, your sentence is correct this way: - I did not want him to come.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HadntBetterWouldntRather/lwrjd/post.htm#959193Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:11:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:959193avangi#1, I 'd rather not stay here alone. = "I don't want to stay here alone." (Another option need not be explicit.) #2, I wouldn't rather stay here alone. (The other option should be stated in prior context.) Do they mean the same thing? In my opinion, they do not. Regarding "rather" and "prefer," we always seem to be talking about a choice between two options, or in some cases, among more than two. The options may be listed, or stated; but in some cases only one option is stated. (Of course, options may be stated in prior context.) When two options are not stated, we assume the second option to be the opposite, or the negative of the one which is stated. The controversy...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsItNegativeOrPositive/2/lzpdw/Post.htm#957046Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:32:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:957046yellowsnowYES!! . These are for you (one of kind) Thank you so muchhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TheyMadeBestMostResource/lhkwp/post.htm#956224Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:59:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:956224angliholicThanks, Mister. But isn't "make the best of something" often used with reference to something negative and difficult?http://www.englishforums.com/English/SuckTheFunOutOf/lhhhb/post.htm#955690Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:14:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:955690philipHere, 'suck' = 'take', but with a slightly negative feeling. The teacher's angry looks sucked the fun out of our teasing the little boy on the playground. Your expression of feeling guilty sucks the fun out of our playing tricks on our friends.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NegativeLetter/2/lhbxh/Post.htm#955614Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:28:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:955614cliveHi, First and foremost – I have to proclaim my love for pastry and desert. There is nothing like gorging myself with a bowl of Mango Sorbet, getting all those calories to raise my endorphins. I apologize if I had offended you with those comments left on my blog - Food Siren II. I hope this feedback may serve to help you. in identifying customer’s displeasure and improve. I prefer not to remove the post on Foodie since nothing I posted can be construed as libel, nor was there any malicious intent to discourage readers from patronizing your shop. On the left side of my blog, there is a disclaimer that says all comments are based on personal preference. This blog has no intention of influencing the decision of others, since all readers...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CombinationsUnparalleled/lhwgx/post.htm#955569Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:24:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:955569philipI think that probably anything that has no equal could be called 'unparalleled'. It could be positive (this resort town has an unparalleled view of the ocean), or negative (the nerve that he showed in his accusation is unparalleled in judicial history).http://www.englishforums.com/English/NegativeLetter/2/lhbxh/Post.htm#954668Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:57:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:954668eugeneleeSorry for the flood. Please review only the latest post.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NegativeLetter/2/lhbxh/Post.htm#954652Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:954652eugeneleeI have taken your points into consideration. Hope these 2 options do not come off as arrogant this time round. First and foremost – I have to proclaim my love for pastry and desert. There is nothing like gorging myself with a bowl of Mango Sorbet, getting all those calories to raise my endorphins. I apologize if I had offended you with those comments left on my blog - Food Siren II. I hope this feedback may serve to help you identifying customer’s displeasure and improve. I prefer not to remove the post on Foodie since nothing I posted can be construed as libel, nor was there any malicious intent to discourage readers from patronizing your shop. On the left side of my blog, there is a disclaimer that says all...http://www.englishforums.com/English/NegativeLetter/lhbxh/post.htm#954651Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:45:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:954651eugeneleeI have taken your points into consideration. Hope the 2 options do not come off as arrogant this time round. First and foremost – I have to proclaim my love for pastry and desert. There is nothing like gorging myself with a bowl of Mango Sorbet, getting all those calories to raise my endorphins. I apologize if I had offended you with those comments left on my blog - Food Siren II. I hope this feedback may serve as a benefit to you and your business – by identifying customer’s displeasure and improve. I prefer not to remove the post on Foodie since nothing I posted can be construed as libel, nor was there any malicious intent to discourage readers from patronizing your shop. On the left side of my blog, there is a disclaimer...http://www.englishforums.com/English/NegativeLetter/lhbxh/post.htm#953734Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953734eugeneleeThanks for being truthful, that's just what i needed. I don't want to sound too arrogant, but slightly firm on my stand that i will not remove my post. What do you mean by 'convincing' and 'persuasive'? Since i have no intention of removing the post, i hope to convince her that if this is seen in another light, it could be a benefit to her. When she knows the root cause of the customer's displeasure, she can work on it to improve, and this will only serve to improve her business. This is my stance on not removing the post. I hope you can understand that this feedback serves as a benefit to you and your business. I'm sure she doesn't agree with you. Can you explain what you mean? Normal ...