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How can I say "I cannot attend to the award ceremony since Im in abroad" in a professional way.. to ask how can I get my certificate if I unable to attend..
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Are you sure that you mean "attend to"? Also, being "in abroad" has no meaning when written, but a very inappropriate meaning when spoken.Please ask this question on our site for English language learners here: ell.stackexchange.com
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck What appropriate meaning does “in abroad” have when spoken? And how can something be meaningful when spoken, but not when written? Writing is, first and foremost, a representation of spoken language.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Janus Bahs Jacquet Homophones. For "in a broad" - "broad" being American slang for woman - read "engaged in coitus".
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, that’s true. (Though one might argue whether that’s exactly ‘appropriate’ or not.)
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
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How can I say "I cannot attend to the award ceremony since Im in abroad" in a professional way.. to ask how can I get my certificate if I unable to attend..
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Are you sure that you mean "attend to"? Also, being "in abroad" has no meaning when written, but a very inappropriate meaning when spoken.Please ask this question on our site for English language learners here: ell.stackexchange.com
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck What appropriate meaning does “in abroad” have when spoken? And how can something be meaningful when spoken, but not when written? Writing is, first and foremost, a representation of spoken language.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Janus Bahs Jacquet Homophones. For "in a broad" - "broad" being American slang for woman - read "engaged in coitus".
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, that’s true. (Though one might argue whether that’s exactly ‘appropriate’ or not.)
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
add a comment |
Are you sure that you mean "attend to"? Also, being "in abroad" has no meaning when written, but a very inappropriate meaning when spoken.Please ask this question on our site for English language learners here: ell.stackexchange.com
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck What appropriate meaning does “in abroad” have when spoken? And how can something be meaningful when spoken, but not when written? Writing is, first and foremost, a representation of spoken language.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Janus Bahs Jacquet Homophones. For "in a broad" - "broad" being American slang for woman - read "engaged in coitus".
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, that’s true. (Though one might argue whether that’s exactly ‘appropriate’ or not.)
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
Are you sure that you mean "attend to"? Also, being "in abroad" has no meaning when written, but a very inappropriate meaning when spoken.Please ask this question on our site for English language learners here: ell.stackexchange.com
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
Are you sure that you mean "attend to"? Also, being "in abroad" has no meaning when written, but a very inappropriate meaning when spoken.Please ask this question on our site for English language learners here: ell.stackexchange.com
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck What appropriate meaning does “in abroad” have when spoken? And how can something be meaningful when spoken, but not when written? Writing is, first and foremost, a representation of spoken language.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck What appropriate meaning does “in abroad” have when spoken? And how can something be meaningful when spoken, but not when written? Writing is, first and foremost, a representation of spoken language.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Janus Bahs Jacquet Homophones. For "in a broad" - "broad" being American slang for woman - read "engaged in coitus".
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Janus Bahs Jacquet Homophones. For "in a broad" - "broad" being American slang for woman - read "engaged in coitus".
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, that’s true. (Though one might argue whether that’s exactly ‘appropriate’ or not.)
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, that’s true. (Though one might argue whether that’s exactly ‘appropriate’ or not.)
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
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It's Christmas and everyone is nicer... so that's why I'm posting an answer to an off-topic (it lacks any research) question.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to attend the award ceremony in person. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?”
If the OP wants to explain what the circumstances are, they can add “I am working/living/visiting a sick relative in [Name of country]” By saying that the circumstances were unforeseen, the speaker is implying that it was their original intention to attend the ceremony. If the intention was not there to begin with then, I'd suggest keeping it simple
Unfortunately, I am presently in [Name of country] and will not be able to attend the award ceremony. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?
Definitions
unforeseen circumstances
used in official statements for explaining that something unexpected has happened that will prevent an event or situation from continuing normally
in person
by meeting with someone rather than talking on the phone, e-mailing, or writing to the person:
be shipped
past participle of verb, past tense of verb ship
If people or things are shipped somewhere, they are sent there on a ship or by some other means of transport.
References
MacMillan, Cambridge, and Collins dictionaries
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It's Christmas and everyone is nicer... so that's why I'm posting an answer to an off-topic (it lacks any research) question.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to attend the award ceremony in person. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?”
If the OP wants to explain what the circumstances are, they can add “I am working/living/visiting a sick relative in [Name of country]” By saying that the circumstances were unforeseen, the speaker is implying that it was their original intention to attend the ceremony. If the intention was not there to begin with then, I'd suggest keeping it simple
Unfortunately, I am presently in [Name of country] and will not be able to attend the award ceremony. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?
Definitions
unforeseen circumstances
used in official statements for explaining that something unexpected has happened that will prevent an event or situation from continuing normally
in person
by meeting with someone rather than talking on the phone, e-mailing, or writing to the person:
be shipped
past participle of verb, past tense of verb ship
If people or things are shipped somewhere, they are sent there on a ship or by some other means of transport.
References
MacMillan, Cambridge, and Collins dictionaries
answered 2 days ago
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It's Christmas and everyone is nicer... so that's why I'm posting an answer to an off-topic (it lacks any research) question.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to attend the award ceremony in person. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?”
If the OP wants to explain what the circumstances are, they can add “I am working/living/visiting a sick relative in [Name of country]” By saying that the circumstances were unforeseen, the speaker is implying that it was their original intention to attend the ceremony. If the intention was not there to begin with then, I'd suggest keeping it simple
Unfortunately, I am presently in [Name of country] and will not be able to attend the award ceremony. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?
Definitions
unforeseen circumstances
used in official statements for explaining that something unexpected has happened that will prevent an event or situation from continuing normally
in person
by meeting with someone rather than talking on the phone, e-mailing, or writing to the person:
be shipped
past participle of verb, past tense of verb ship
If people or things are shipped somewhere, they are sent there on a ship or by some other means of transport.
References
MacMillan, Cambridge, and Collins dictionaries
answered 2 days ago
Mari-Lou A
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It's Christmas and everyone is nicer... so that's why I'm posting an answer to an off-topic (it lacks any research) question.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to attend the award ceremony in person. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?”
If the OP wants to explain what the circumstances are, they can add “I am working/living/visiting a sick relative in [Name of country]” By saying that the circumstances were unforeseen, the speaker is implying that it was their original intention to attend the ceremony. If the intention was not there to begin with then, I'd suggest keeping it simple
Unfortunately, I am presently in [Name of country] and will not be able to attend the award ceremony. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?
Definitions
unforeseen circumstances
used in official statements for explaining that something unexpected has happened that will prevent an event or situation from continuing normally
in person
by meeting with someone rather than talking on the phone, e-mailing, or writing to the person:
be shipped
past participle of verb, past tense of verb ship
If people or things are shipped somewhere, they are sent there on a ship or by some other means of transport.
References
MacMillan, Cambridge, and Collins dictionaries
answered 2 days ago
Mari-Lou A
61.7k55217455
It's Christmas and everyone is nicer... so that's why I'm posting an answer to an off-topic (it lacks any research) question.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to attend the award ceremony in person. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?”
If the OP wants to explain what the circumstances are, they can add “I am working/living/visiting a sick relative in [Name of country]” By saying that the circumstances were unforeseen, the speaker is implying that it was their original intention to attend the ceremony. If the intention was not there to begin with then, I'd suggest keeping it simple
Unfortunately, I am presently in [Name of country] and will not be able to attend the award ceremony. Could my certificate be shipped to me, please?
Definitions
unforeseen circumstances
used in official statements for explaining that something unexpected has happened that will prevent an event or situation from continuing normally
in person
by meeting with someone rather than talking on the phone, e-mailing, or writing to the person:
be shipped
past participle of verb, past tense of verb ship
If people or things are shipped somewhere, they are sent there on a ship or by some other means of transport.
References
MacMillan, Cambridge, and Collins dictionaries
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Are you sure that you mean "attend to"? Also, being "in abroad" has no meaning when written, but a very inappropriate meaning when spoken.Please ask this question on our site for English language learners here: ell.stackexchange.com
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck What appropriate meaning does “in abroad” have when spoken? And how can something be meaningful when spoken, but not when written? Writing is, first and foremost, a representation of spoken language.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago
@Janus Bahs Jacquet Homophones. For "in a broad" - "broad" being American slang for woman - read "engaged in coitus".
– Duckisaduckisaduck
2 days ago
@Duckisaduckisaduck Oh, I see what you mean now. Yes, that’s true. (Though one might argue whether that’s exactly ‘appropriate’ or not.)
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
2 days ago