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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Any matter, please?

Hi,

Is there any matter if I say: "Now listen you all. Our next meeting will take place within two months."

Tks in advance,

Gabrielle
  

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Hi, Is there any matter if I say: "Now listen you all . " Yes. In most contexts you will sound rude, because of the peremptory, imperative tone of the first sentence.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is there any matter if I say: "Now listen you all .
  • " Yes.
  • In most contexts you will sound rude, because of the peremptory, imperative tone of the first sentence.
  • 'You all' is less common than 'everybody'.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Is there any matter if I say: "Now listen you all. Our next meeting will take place within two months."

Yes. In most contexts you will sound rude, because of the peremptory, imperative tone of the first sentence.

'You all' is less common than 'everybody'.

Best wishes, Clive
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Clive, thanks for your help.

Best wishes,

Gabrielle
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