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How can I use the question starting with “why not ~?” Is it common?

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Rebecca

You can start a question with "why not" when you are asking a question that is more of a suggestion than a question. It is common to use "why not" is in this way. Ex: A: Should I get a hamburger or french fries? B: Why not get both?

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