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are those okay vs are these ok?

The second sentence is correct, while the first needs ending punctuation. 'Are those okay' is used when referring to items that are not close to the speaker, while 'Are these OK?' is used when referring to items that are close to the speaker. The choice between 'those' and 'these' depends on the proximity of the items being discussed.
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are those okay

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to items that are not close to the speaker. 'Those' is used to indicate items that are farther away.
  • Oct 21, 2012 ... ... like doctors, nurses, and firemen or even has historical figures, like saints. But what about scary Halloween costumes? Are those okay?
  • Oct 27, 2013 ... Are those okay? “Oh, No! It's a Clown!” Drama is a human universal. It's something that people in all cultures appreciate, and it's something that ...
  • Oct 23, 2012 ... ... like doctors, nurses, and firemen or even as historical figures, like saints. But what about scary Halloween costumes? Are those okay?
  • May 5, 2015 ... Are those okay? I understand that this is a sensitive issue and there are many people who have taken their lives as a result of bullying, but ...

are these ok?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to items that are close to the speaker. 'These' is used to indicate items that are nearby.
  • Are these ok? What kind should I buy? Almond and Coconut milk are both allowed but you must be careful about the ingredients that are ADDED to these.
  • 1 day ago ... PC SPECS ARE THESE OK PLEASE HELP! Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc Chip Type: ATI display adapter (ox68D9) DAC Type: Internal ...
  • UoP, Devry, Colorado Tech University, are these ok schools? What's better? Comments (16). Michael in Ridgefield, New Jersey. 2 months ago. Hello everyone,.
  • Sep 27, 2014 ... Are these OK? USB to mac for capturing Video. This discussion is locked. 222 Views 1 Reply Latest reply: Oct 1, 2014 4:55 AM by Russ H.

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