Egor_egrs
Can I say "I do not like an obtrusive service in a shop."?
Oct 6, 2015 3:37 PM
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No, don't say it. We'll understand what you want to say, but the sentence is incorrect and weird. "Service" is uncountable, so it's not possible to say "a service" here. "Obtrusive" is a formal word. "Do not" is also a formal construction. However, you're talking about feelings, so it's far more natural to say "I don't like pushy salespeople." Leave the formality for academic discussions.
October 6, 2015
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Hello Egor, Here 'service' is uncountable so you need to drop the 'an'. "I do not like obtrusive service in a shop." You could also say 'I do not like being pestered by shop/sales assistants in a shop' Hope this helps Bob
October 6, 2015
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A little bit better to say: I do not like obtrusive service in a shop. (No 'an') --This is more general. or I do not like an obtrusive salesman/saleswoman in a shop. --This is more specific. Enjoy.
October 6, 2015
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