Learning a language is a process of trial and error. Of course, as a non-native speaker, you will occasionally make mistakes; you can't avoid that.
But if you become aware of some common mistakes, you will be one step closer to professionalising your business English.
A common grammatical error made in English by non-native speakers is the use of lay versus lie, which can also causes native speakers quite some trouble.
To lay
To lay means to place (something or someone) down in a flat position. It's important to remember that there has to be a thing or person being placed in this context:
To lie
To lie is used for something or someone moving on their own, or for something that's already in position:
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