I was at a bookstore and I asked if I could peel off the plastic so that I could flip through the book. This is a fine example of why grammar is important even in conversational English.
Assistant > We've got special discount for dummies.
Me > I beg your pardon?
Assitant > Yea, if you need help, you can go to the counter.
Me > Oh. I do, do I?
Assistant > And you can check out the whole series of dummies on discount there.
Me > Ohhh...
For awhile I thought, how could they tell?
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