On the advice of John

[jesusguime]

On the advice of John, I was promoted to manager.
Because of John's recommendation, I was promoted to the position of manager.


Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and amount to each other? Thanks.

 

[WestSideGal]

On the advice of John, I was promoted to manager.
Because of John's recommendation, I was promoted to the position of manager.


Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and amount to each other? Thanks.

The second is more idiomatic, the first one is understandable but strange-sounding, although not incorrect.

 

[vicky1027]

On the advice of John, I was promoted to manager.
Because of John's recommendation, I was promoted to the position of manager.


Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and amount to each other? Thanks.

Although the 1st sentence is gramatically correct, I think the 2nd sounds much better!

 

[travis1085]

I would say "From the advice of John, I was promoted to manager"

The second is correct and I would use it over the first still.

 

[winklepicker]

Call me cussed if you will, but I prefer a mixture of the two:

On John's recommendation I was promoted to the position of manager.

 

[Nymeria]

I wouldn't say "From" the advice of John at all Travis.

If I were forced to use the phrase "the advice of John" I would probably open with "Due to" or "As a result of".

 

[Cheesee = Madness]

"Due to" or "As a result of".

I would use either of those or "Because of" but those sound better to my ear.