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Khoshtip Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Give and Get, here in this sentence

Have a look at this sentence please:

Would you get me a glass of water?

AFAIK, get means receive/obtain and give could be better in that sentence. Right?

  

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khoshtip AFAIK, We don't generally use texting shorthand here. It can be confusing to students. My take is that "get" is more casual.

— Philip

  • khoshtip AFAIK, We don't generally use texting shorthand here.
  • It can be confusing to students.
  • My take is that "get" is more casual.
  • I also think it implies that the other person has to go someplace else to obtain the water and bring it back.
  • ).
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khoshtipAFAIK,
We don't generally use texting shorthand here. It can be confusing to students.

My take is that "get" is more casual. I also think it implies that the other person has to go someplace else to obtain the water and bring it back. I wouldn't use it in a restaurant (Could I have some water, please?). You are coughing, and I ask if I
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What about this: Would/Could you give me a glass of water?
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khoshtipWhat about this: Would/Could you give me a glass of water?
These are good, but politeness usually requires 'please' with a request such as this.
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Philipbut politeness usually requires
Absolutely. I said that this way because I was just going to get the matter.
In real situations, I'm too polite trying to make good feelings in addressee.
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