Example 1:
Should I wear a one piece to my interview? (incorrect)
Should I wear a dress to my interview? (correct)
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Example 2:
I love that one piece you're wearing today! (incorrect)
I love that dress you're wearing today! (correct)

Tips: A one piece is used in English to describe a woman's swim suit that is a one piece, not a bikini or a two piece.


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Example 1: It's cold today so I'm going to wear my new muffler. (incorrect)
It's cold today so I'm going to wear my new scarf. (correct)
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Example 2 :
My mother knitted me a new muffler for winter. (incorrect)
My mother knitted me a new scarf for winter. (correct)

Tips: In the USA a muffler is the part of an automobile that blows out the exhaust. If you say you're going to wear your muffler on your neck you will get some very confused looks!


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Example 1:
It's warm today so I want to wear a half sleeve shirt. (incorrect)
It's warm today so I want to wear a short sleeved shirt. (correct)
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Example 2:
I got a new Y shirt today. (incorrect)
I got a new business shirt today. (correct)

Tips: Although terms like half sleeve and Y shirt are common in Japan they are not used in the USA. It's important to use the correct vocabulary for these items so that you will not be misunderstood.


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