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    I'd go with "attract". But "bait" is a close second. I'm assuming they mean a synonym for "lure" in this context.

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    Originally Posted by Dottie
    Here's a recent favorite....

    They tried many things to lure customers.

    What is a synonym for lure?

    a. bait
    b. trick
    c. attract
    d. comfort


    I'd have to go with a. "bait"

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    I assume they mean attract, since you don't really bait customers or trick them (well, not unless you can get away with it...). But it's just a gosh-darn bad question!


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    That answer might have geographic or cultural preferences.

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    Good point.

    And I just thought, if he used food to get the customers in the door, bait would really be a better choice!


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    Originally Posted by Kriston
    Good point.

    And I just thought, if he used food to get the customers in the door, bait would really be a better choice!


    Haha, where I live it's very common to get cold beer, sandwiches, AND bait in the same store!

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    So using BAIT to lure customers! Oh, very tricky, indeed!


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    Or, bait and switch!

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    If you use nudie magazines to get customers in, is it lurid luring?

    <tee hee hee!>


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    Ok, Kriston, you're just dying to tell your dirty joke, aren't you? You can pm me but I'll bet everyone wants to hear it but are afraid to admit it.

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