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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acceptable to ask" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing whether a question or request is appropriate in a given context.
Example: "Is it acceptable to ask about your salary during the interview?"
Alternatives: "appropriate to inquire" or "permissible to ask".
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It is acceptable to ask one dealer if he can match the price of another.
If you're doing your job for the company, I feel that it's acceptable to ask for benefits".
And now you have the dilemma: is it acceptable to ask them for a teeny tiny taste?
It's perfectly acceptable to ask whether the Trump administration's policies toward Israel — or again, any country — are appropriate.
It is also acceptable to ask about a stranger's tattoos, especially if you have one or more of your own.
She persuaded them to enforce a daily block of quiet time, during which it was considered acceptable to ask to be left alone.
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In case you're wondering, the only acceptable way to ask about someone's disability is to become friends with them (real friends, not just so you can get the low-down) and wait for them to mention it.
If you're not interested in the job, it's perfectly acceptable not to ask any final questions.
Wedding Etiquette: Is it acceptable not to ask your brother to be the best man at your wedding?
Although it's acceptable to kindly ask the driver to increase or decrease the temperature, you also have to be considerate to the other passengers and their preferences.
It is acceptable to casually ask if the person you are talking to is on the board, but don't overdo it.
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