This question is too basic; it can be definitively and permanently answered by a single link to a standard internet reference source designed specifically to find that type of information. Closed 9 years ago. I recently had a dilemma regarding this. While the above sentence sounds okay to my ears, “I hope this does not … Read more
(Note that I originally asked this question on the English Language Stack Exchange and was told that it belonged here (Interpersonal Stack Exchange), so I removed it from the EL SE and manually moved it here.) I am a data scientist and I regularly receive e-mails from people (our office is split between London and … Read more
I want to know if someone has eventually contacted my manager. I therefore want to send him a formal email to ask him very politely. Is it correct to write as follow ? “I would appreciate it if you could inform me anytime/when you could contact my manager.” Answer Neither of your examples really meet … Read more
I may be wrong here, but I think of the verb “will” as in the set phrase “if you will” as an actual verb, with the rare sense “wish, desire, want”, not as a mere future marker. Therefore, in this sentence: He wasn’t very bright, or kind of a dummy, if you will. …the “I … Read more
If someone sends in a support request with a mistake that they clearly made, what would be the polite way to answer? I initially used the term It seems that you have forgotten to fill in this and that but others pointed out it should be started with You should fill in this and that … Read more
My girlfriend and I were having an argument over something that her female friend had said about me, which I found rude and displeasing. My girlfriend responded to my complaint by saying “What do you want to do, bash her up?” She thinks this phrase is normal, but for me, there’s something inherently wrong about … Read more
recently some on in LinkedIn send a message to me: Thank you for connecting with me! I am recruiting for an Android Developer role (multiple levels) for a company whose product mostly likely impacts you every time you go out to eat. Come be part of a team making technology for seamless customer experiences for … Read more
As titled. There are a ton of examples to congratulate newborns, however, is there anything similar before the birth of a new baby? Answer It is customary to say “congratulations” to prospective parents from the moment they have officially announced their pregnancy. You don’t need to wait until the baby is born to say it. … Read more
Somebody asked me to rebase my github repository with his repository and I did it as per his/her request. How can I express it in polite manner? Some sentences running in my mind are: I did rebase with your master branch. or I have rebased with your master branch. Answer How can I express that … Read more
My friend with a C2 in English says that “Could you please deal with it” sounds rude and it is better to use “Could you please take a look at it” or “Could you please fix it” because that’s more polite. Do all these sentences have the same meaning? And does the first one really … Read more
