Poll: What would you do if you were at a nice outdoor café and someone sitting next to you ______ smoking?

What would you do if you were at a nice outdoor café and someone sitting next to you ______ smoking?

was
were
Either

Votes: 323
Comments: 5
Added: December 2004

 

Comments:

erika chavez - 15th October 2005 00:51
I will tell you that I don´t like the smoke people near of me.
 
MrTrilby - 31st January 2006 17:57
WERE! It's the subjunctive, people!
 
Setzer - 25th June 2006 09:59
I don't see the need for the subjunctive for the second verb- the first carries the hypothetical element, the second is factual.
 
Vidableek - 6th March 2008 22:51
I'd take the cigarette and break it in half and stomp it on the ground... Then I'd run.
 
The Hyphenator - 1st September 2008 20:06
I'd probably use my shirt as an impromptu gas mask whilst sneaking glares in their direction.
 
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