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02-Jul-2008, 15:24

Tan Elaine

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One day, John went to the barber / barber's.

I went to the doctor / doctor's.

Which terms are correct?

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Re: correct terms

Either can be used.

...the barber's [shop]
...the doctor's [surgery]

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Re: correct terms

Thanks, Anglika.

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