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Originally Posted by Hanka  Hi,
could you please tell me which expressions to use in the following sentence (highlighted):
As I have already explained, I was not satisfied with the knowledgeability/informedness/awareness of the local staff at all, and, what is more, the information provided was inaccurate and, in my opinion, purposefully false in part.
knowledgeability/informedness/awareness - meaning that the staff at the airport was not informed about cancelled flights. In general, they were not able to provide up-to-date information.
And one more question:
Which tense should be used after "as I have already explained". Simple past or past perfect?
Thank you very much.
Hanka |
Either awareness or knowledgeability would be applicable - depends a bit on whether they had been informed of the changes on the flights or should have checked at the time. You imply that there was a deliberate falsification, which to me would indicate that the personnel concerned were aware of a problem but failed to carry out their job properly.
Past perfect after "as I have already explained".