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I spoke to manager. vs I spoke to a manager.

The correct phrase is "I spoke to a manager." An article (such as "a" or "the") is needed before "manager" in this sentence.
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Last updated: November 11, 2024 • 10533 views

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing the article 'a' before 'manager.'

"I spoke to manager."

The correct phrase should be 'I spoke to a manager.'
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... After this I spoke to Manager X about my promotion and how Manager X promised me it at the 2 year mark. Manager X basically said nothing I ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... I spoke to manager Michael who then advised it would be sorted again andwould treat us at the bar later! I.. when I returned I was shocked ...
  • Jul 14, 2023 ... ... -Resolve-752 avatar · Numerous-Resolve-752. • 1y ago •. I had similar happen to me. I spoke to manager and it got sorted. Upvote 3. Downvote
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... I spoke to manager and management. Nobody was there to defend us and whatsoever our rights have been violated we filled that we were ...
  • Jan 6, 2022 ... I spoke to manager today when I dropped things off for mum. Poor woman is at her wits end....they're still waiting, despite daily chasing and ...
  • When I spoke to manager, he also offered a rebate and to 'fix' the problems. I refused their fix as I believe they are breaking the law by fraudulent ...
  • Mar 9, 2017 ... When it was all calm I spoke to manager he said you are not taking any action are you ref? I said I have got no choice it's violent conduct ...
  • Apr 24, 2019 ... I spoke to manager they said did not have access to video had to talk to other manager. Other manager said same thing. Called by corporate ...
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... I spoke to manager Mitch Karraker after ...

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I spoke to a manager."

Use 'I spoke to a manager' when referring to speaking with any manager in general.
  • Jun 6, 2024 ... If I spoke to a manager at the Popeyes near my house and ask them if I can buy a box of strawberry jelly in bulk do you think he will say ...
  • Nov 5, 2024 ... Luvvie Ajayi Jones (@luvvie). 1 Reply. 8 Likes. I'm still waiting, since I spoke to a manager like 4 hours ago. No further word. @doordash.
  • Jan 6, 2022 ... I spoke to a manager when I saw this sign and was told I will be working that day, regardless of my availability. The schedule is now up and I have been ...
  • I walked into a couple of different stores until I spoke to a manager named Liz. I explained to her how I wanted to get a new job in the wedding industry ...
  • I spoke to a manager who submitted it for me while I was on the phone but wow..they told me they did and didn't. DonKeedic 05:29 PM 03-30-2022. Quote ...
  • I spoke to a manager. He quoted a policy that is not listed or posted on the website. He stated that others complained about the water hook up but the ...
  • Jan 30, 2010 ... I spoke to a manager, and asked her to release some of the funds, so that I could get to work this week. She released about US$300, after ...
  • Apr 15, 2017 ... I spoke to a manager from Beats and she kept on repeating there was nothing they could do at their end anymore since the promotion had ended ...
  • Dec 21, 2021 ... Eventually I spoke to a manager who admitted I should've been put in the high priority bracket. Even now I'm in that category, the only way ...
  • Funny, but Apple canceled my in store pickup order for my iPhone 12. It, too, was an online pre-order. After some effort, I spoke to a manager in the store. He ...

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