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Meaning of "give hand" | Don't versus Doesn't
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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:47 pm  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

Which is correct:
1-I mentioned that when we were eating lunch.
2-I mentioned that when we ate lunch. (Here meaning 'while we were eating lunch and NOT after we ate lunch)

3-Mention that when you are eating lunch with him.
4-Mention that when you eat lunch with him.
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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Mon Apr 24, 2006 13:57 pm  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

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Hi Navi-- welcome to English-test.Net

All four are possible. Although while and the progressive tenses are usually associated with longer actions, I don't think the distinction is observed very carefully by native speakers.
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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Mon Apr 24, 2006 21:19 pm  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

Thanks a lot Mr. Micawber!

It is a small world. I know you answered questions here too. I had seen your name, but I didn't expect to 'run into' you so soon!
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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Tue Apr 25, 2006 0:58 am  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

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Just call me 'Speedy Gonzales', Navi.

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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:09 am  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

I wonder if there is only one of you!
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Speedy Gonz?lez Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:00 am  Speedy Gonz?lez
 

navi wrote:
I wonder if there is only one of you!

That's exactly what I've been wondering, too!

Mmmh... Our dear MM is very mysterious indeed -- always so absolutely and strictly professional... and so secretive! I guess it all adds to the suspense, though!
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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Fri Jun 30, 2006 13:45 pm  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

Conchita wrote:
Mmmh... Our dear MM is very mysterious indeed -- always so absolutely and strictly professional... and so secretive! I guess it all adds to the suspense, though!

Dear Conchita

Now you must justify your remarks with sufficient evidence and proof. !Very Happy Very Happy

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When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch Fri Jun 30, 2006 16:09 pm  When: I mentioned that when we were eating lunch
 

Tom wrote:
Conchita wrote:
Mmmh... Our dear MM is very mysterious indeed -- always so absolutely and strictly professional... and so secretive! I guess it all adds to the suspense, though!

Dear Conchita

Now you must justify your remarks with sufficient evidence and proof. !Very Happy Very Happy

Tom

Let's just leave it at that, Tom:

Some people open themselves up to others (or can be read like an open book)... and some don't.

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