When we are in public vs When we are in public places

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'When we are in public' is a more general statement that can refer to any public setting, while 'when we are in public places' specifically emphasizes being in various locations that are open to the public.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1219 views

When we are in public

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being in any public setting.

This phrase is used to describe situations or behaviors that occur in places accessible to the general public.

Examples:

We need to be mindful of our behavior when we are in public.
It's important to respect others when we are in public.
I feel uncomfortable when we are in public.
We should be cautious when we are in public.
It's common courtesy to be considerate when we are in public.

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$10 million in public funds was to be released When we broke ground.
Sure, but I'm also your mother... when we're not in public.
When we have art in public places, we want it to be as subtle as Godzilla.
When we're in public, we're strangers.
See... we were talking about money, okay? $10 million in public funds was to be released when we broke ground.
Took me a long time to figure out why he would always be so loving to me in public but never look at me when we were alone.
Remember when we couldn't even do this in public, hold hands?
We have to wear a disguise sometimes when we're out in public, in case we're recognized.
It is important that in this House, when we discuss and vote on Turkey, we do so openly and in public and not in secret.
And when we're in public, you're single and I'm single.
You know, we can talk all night when we're alone, but we go out in public, and you're a different person.
One year on from the European elections, when we announced in public how we wanted to bring the finance markets into line, we are now at a point where our success rate ranges from very little to none at all.
This Parliament now wants to spend even more public money, when our national governments are having to make reductions in public expenditure.
Remember to hit record when you're in public.
Never destroy anyone in public when you can accomplish the same result in private.
Get out in public, far away when this happens.
When you admit, in public, that I am part of your work.
When you're actually presentable in public, your real training will begin.
I hate it when couples bicker in public.
You know what happens when you yawn in public.

Alternatives:

when we are in public spaces
when we are in public areas
when we are out in public
when we are around other people
when we are in a public setting

When we are in public places

This phrase is correct and emphasizes being in various locations that are open to the public.

This phrase is used to specifically highlight being in different public locations or venues.

Examples:

We should be cautious when we are in public places.
It's important to be aware of our surroundings when we are in public places.
I feel safe when we are in public places.
We enjoy exploring new public places.
There are many rules to follow when we are in public places.

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When we have art in public places, we want it to be as subtle as Godzilla.
This man is highly intelligent and he uses a sophisticated ruse when luring these women in public places.
When we're in a public place, there are certain rules.
Wait, you never go in public places.
It is not acceptable to throw tantrums in public places.
All burned in public places and died in seconds.
Only 2% of people meet their partners in public places.
Millions of distraught masses are gathering in public places everywhere, converging in desperate prayer.
He drinks alcohol, he is violent in public places...
But all in public places with a lot of foot traffic.
There's a law about smoking in public places
Used to plant bombs in public places to protest the Vietnam War.
People watch it all over the country also in public places.
He had me meet him in public places.
Laws against smoking in public places have become increasingly severe over recent years both in Italy and throughout Europe.
We would therefore call for active policy to ban smoking in public places.
For example, cameras in public places are accepted more and more.
In Germany, police surveillance in public places has been stepped up.
Subject: Display of religious symbols in public places
Subject: Display of religious and cultural symbols in public places

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when we are in public spaces
when we are in public areas
when we are out in public
when we are around other people
when we are in a public setting

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When we are in public vs When we are in public places