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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.



 
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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes. #1 (permalink) Mon Feb 06, 2012 17:29 pm   How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.
 

Hi everyone,

If I go to the newsagent's and ask him for a pack of smokes, how should the question be formulated:

I:..Could I have a pack of smokes too.

NA: Sure, which brand?

I:I'd like a pack of Marlboro light/ or simply one Marlboro light, please.

P.S.: Is the title of my thread correct, I mean the question word?

Thanks Alexandro.
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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes. #2 (permalink) Mon Feb 06, 2012 18:18 pm   How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.
 

Would you be asking for one cigarette?
You've answered it yourself. You need a pack of...

Yes, the question is correct.
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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes. #3 (permalink) Mon Feb 06, 2012 23:31 pm   How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.
 

Thanks Beeesneees and also thank you for answering my previous question.

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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes. #4 (permalink) Mon Feb 06, 2012 23:45 pm   How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.
 

Beeesneees it was not my intention to advertise for Marlboro. Sorry. Is the use of 'advertise for something' used correctly here?

Thanks again
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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes. #5 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:02 am   How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.
 

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How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes. #6 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:18 am   How to ask the newsagent for a pack of smokes.
 

Thanks again.
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