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Indian English habit

I am having a doubt

I am having a doubt

Indian English: I have a question about this.

Ma'am, I am having a doubt in question five.

I have a question

Works everywhere: you want something explained.

Excuse me, I have a question about question five.

Remember: Clear in India; outside India, 'doubt' sounds like distrust. Say 'I have a question' or 'I'm not sure about…' so everyone follows.

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