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Old 18-Jul-2005, 09:05
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Default Re: [Proofread] Another complaint letter... this time, to Tim Hortons!

I'd delete 'hereby'- it sounds a bit fake to me. I'd say 'member of staff', but I'm not sure how Americans use the noun.

What do you think would've come across my mind - I'd just say 'went through my mind'

To me, 'eatery' is the place, not the food, so I'd say 'I expect any food I get from Toim Hortons to meet hygiene standards', or something like that.

'In weekends'? 'On'? I thought 'on' was the perposition Stateside.

Oh, and I want my money back.- Not very fond of the 'oh'. I'd ask for a refund.
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