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8 Sep 2014
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As I take a picture,please stand with your back against the door. does this sound natural?
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You can also say, "While I take the picture, please stand with your back against the door" or "Please stand with your back against the door while I take the picture."
Personally, I think the second sentence is the most natural.
Personally, I think the second sentence is the most natural.
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When I take a picture ,please stand with your back against the door
Is this natural?
Is this natural?
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It is natural but it's not the most common way to say it. I can tell that this is similar to how you would ask in Japanese.
Usually we would ask it as a question in English. For example, Could you please stand with your back against the door while I take your picture?
It can be said multiple ways depending on the situation as well. Another natural would be to say something like "I'm going to take a picture, could you please stand with your back against the wall?"
Your way is still natural but it's quite formal sounding so if you are a staff maybe it would be common for you to use that kind of phrase but I tried to suggest some more casual alternatives.
Usually we would ask it as a question in English. For example, Could you please stand with your back against the door while I take your picture?
It can be said multiple ways depending on the situation as well. Another natural would be to say something like "I'm going to take a picture, could you please stand with your back against the wall?"
Your way is still natural but it's quite formal sounding so if you are a staff maybe it would be common for you to use that kind of phrase but I tried to suggest some more casual alternatives.
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I really appreciate it.Thank u so so so so so much:))
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