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The use of "why not"



 
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Usage of "How can I help you?" | Expression: "He is open to his close friends."
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The use of "why not" Tue Jan 15, 2008 17:56 pm  The use of "why not"		  
Hi

Do you find the following dialogues natural and correct--especially the red parts and blue punctuation? Any suggestions are welcome.

Quote:
Man: I thought you were having a party and wondered why didn't she invite me.

Woman: (Laughing) No, I was just listening to music.

Man: Then I thought, why not visit you uninvited?

Thanks

Tom
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The use of "why not" Wed Jan 16, 2008 15:28 pm  The use of "why not"		  
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OK, but I'd do this:

Man: I thought you were having a party and wondered why you hadn't invited me.

Woman: (laughing) No, I was just listening to music.

Man: Then I thought, why not visit you uninvited?
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