Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
not which is purely customary for the business.
English answer:
\"not which\" refers to the meaning of \"customary\"
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Darko Kolega
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not which is purely customary for the business.
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In this context, customary means it is a cultural norm in the country concerned, or for the type of event being held, for a spouse, partner or family member to attend, not which is purely customary for the business.
last part of sentence I cannot fully understand...please help!
last part of sentence I cannot fully understand...please help!
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"not which" refers to the meaning of "customary"
They explain the meaning of the word "customary" (a cultural norm, etc.) that they use in this context, and state clearly that by customary they do not mean purely customary for the business.
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Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)
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Thank you, Liz!
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Sheila Wilson
: I agree that it is defining "customary" to mean "normal custom in that country, not restricted to the business", but I don't agree that it is clearly stated
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Thank you, Sheila! And I completely agree with you: my explanation was actually intended to clarify what they meant, rather than what they wrote:-) In fact, their phrasing leaves something to be desired indeed.
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Jack Doughty
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Thank you, Jack!
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Phong Le
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Thank you, Phong!
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it is not usual for this to happen (in this area of business)
not which is purely customary for the business
=> it is not usual for this to happen (in this area of business)
=> it is not usual for this to happen (in this area of business)
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Peer comment(s):
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Sheila Wilson
: On the contrary, I believe they are saying that is it normal, not just in the business but also country-wide
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to each his own understanding
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