Hi, All!

If you have nothing to do - sneeze into ashtray.


PS: no article before ashtray? ;-)

Bye, All!
Alexander Koryagin

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Alexander Koryagin:

If you have nothing to do -- sneeze into ashtray.

If it is a phrase inscribed by way of a motivational
instruction in the immediate presence of an ashtray, then
the article is not needed, although I believe general
grammar requires one, cf. the warning in an optics
laboratory: DO NOT LOOK INTO LASER WITH REMAINING EYE .

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Hi, Alexander! Recently you wrote in a message to All:

If you have nothing to do - sneeze into ashtray.

PS: no article before ashtray? ;-)

If this is a joke, I'd include the definite or indefinite acticle on the assumption that such containers might already have some ash in them & your next move could be a visit to the emergency ward. WRT those who feel there is not enough drama in their lives I reckon they have various other options. :-Q

Adding to what Anton wrote: years ago I noticed signs on many buses with the words "To open door, push gate". But we don't usually talk that way.




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Hi, Ardith Hinton! - > Alexander Koryagin
I read your message from 31.10.2023 01:56

If you hae nothing to do - sneeze into ashtray.
PS: no article before ashtray? ;-)

If this is a joke,

You you have a doubt? ;-)

I'd includ the definite orr indefinite acticle on the assumption
that such ontainers might already have some ash in them & your
next move ould be a visit to the emergency ward. WRT those who
feel thereis not enough drrama in their lives I reckon they have
various other options. :-Q

Yes, we call it jokes. I just decided to check how you see it. There are many such short joke. For instance,

If you have nothing to do it is not the reason to search for a job!

If you stuck in a road jam you can try to sell your car and buy another one closer to the traffic lights.

--I am sad when I have nothing to do in my office! --But when you have a work? --Then I have a heavy depression.

Adding to hat Anton wrote:: years ago I noticed signs on many buses
with the wrds "To open dooor, push gate". But we don't usually talk
that way.

Ok.

Bye, Ardith!
Alexander Koryagin
english_tutor 2023

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