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Old 29-Feb-2004, 00:35
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Please keep me informed two days in advance.

Please keep me informed two days ahead of time.

Please keep me informed two days earlier.

Which one sounds more natural ? Or more appropriate to use.
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I would say Please tell me two days ahead of time. The phrase keep me informed suggests an ongoing type of thing.

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Please keep me informed two days in advance.

Please keep me informed two days ahead of time.

Please keep me informed two days earlier.

Which one sounds more natural ? Or more appropriate to use.
I agree with Ron's comment. :)
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It could only work if the person expected to be updated on a regular basis two days before a certain date.
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