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  1. 14-Nov-2012, 00:04 #1
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    Default Get People Talking or Get People To Talk

    1. ""You're right, it's easier to get people talking about drugs than about insider trading." Ex-City boy: 'It's easier to get people to talk about drugs than insider trading' | Joris Luyendijk | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk


    2. "How to get people talking about your product" How to get people talking about your product

    Why not?

    1. You're right, it's easier to get people to talk about drugs than about insider trading.

    2. How to get people to talk about your product
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  2. 14-Nov-2012, 08:34 #2
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    Default Re: Get People Talking or Get People To Talk

    Why not indeed?

    Both versions are correct in each case.

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  3. 14-Nov-2012, 22:36 #3
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    Default Re: Get People Talking or Get People To Talk

    Do both versions mean the same thing?
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    Default Re: Get People Talking or Get People To Talk

    Yes.
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