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Photon Posted 3 years ago
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Could/Would you please check my sentences?

(1) Could you please check my sentences?

(2) Would you please check my sentences?

Question: Is there any difference in meaning or connotation between these two sentences?


  

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Photon (1) Could you please check my sentences? (2) Would you please check my sentences? Question: Is there any difference in meaning or connotation between these two sentences?

  • Photon (1) Could you please check my sentences?
  • (2) Would you please check my sentences?
  • Question: Is there any difference in meaning or connotation between these two sentences?
  • (1) is ever so slightly more deferential to the person you're speaking to.
  • (deferential ~ respectful ~ timid) Otherwise, no difference.
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Photon

(1) Could you please check my sentences?

(2) Would you please check my sentences?

Question: Is there any difference in meaning or connotation between these two sentences?

(1) is ever so slightly more deferential to the person you're speaking to. (deferential ~ respectful ~ timid)

Otherwise, no difference.

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