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by Jedd 3343 days ago
> The former can be argued as more polite, because you're suggesting an alternate course of action ...

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dmoy 3342 days ago
In US English at least, alternate can be used as a direct synonym for alternative. Idk if it's the same in British English. Might be different like the phrase "just in case", etc.
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