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USF Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Hang on or wait

What kind of difference does it make, when we use "hang on" or "wait"? Emotionally, formal or not, and so on..

And I was thinking would it better better if I asked my question using "would".
What kind of difference does would it make,
  

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Hello Youzou, both mean the same thing, Hang on is friendlier and PLEASE wait is more formal or commanding. For your other question would is more polite than does, but does is OK in your question . For example: Do you want some coffee?

— Jerseyjoe

  • Hello Youzou, both mean the same thing, Hang on is friendlier and PLEASE wait is more formal or commanding.
  • For your other question would is more polite than does, but does is OK in your question .
  • For example: Do you want some coffee?
  • Would you like some coffee?
  • this is more polite.
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Hello Youzou, both mean the same thing, Hang on is friendlier and PLEASE wait is more formal or commanding. For your other question would is more polite than does, but does is OK in your question. For example: Do you want some coffee? Would you like some coffee? this is more polite. I hope this helps.

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Some examples of usage:

"Hang on, I'll ask him." You often hear this when someone is talking on the phone. "Hang on" is used mostly when talking on the phone.

"Wait a minute, he's coming up the stairs now." You typically hear the word "wait" in combination with other words. Just saying "wait" sounds abrupt and rude.

"Wait a second, I'll go see if we have it." You
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