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Lcwang Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

I am or I was

Suppose I am writing a thank note to my foreign friend for his hospitality extended to me during my stay with him, Shall I use simple past or president for the following sentences?

I am/was grateful for the time you spent with me.
It is/was a great honor to be invited to your home and meet your wife
I am/was glad to have the opportunity to see your local oporation.

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I would do this: I am grateful for the time you spent with me. -- You are grateful now. It is a great honor to be invited to your home and meet your wife -- You are to meet his wife.

— Anonymous

  • I would do this: I am grateful for the time you spent with me.
  • -- You are grateful now.
  • It is a great honor to be invited to your home and meet your wife -- You are to meet his wife.
  • I am glad to have had the opportunity to see at your local corporation .
  • -- Your opportunity came about in the past.
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I would do this:

I am grateful for the time you spent with me. -- You are grateful now.
It is a great honor to be invited to your home and meet your wife -- You are to meet his wife.
I am glad to have had the opportunity to see at your local corporation. -- Your opportunity came about in the past.

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LcwangSuppose I am writing a thank-you note to my foreign friend for his hospitality extended to me during my stay with him. Shall Should I use simple past or president present for the following sentenc
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Try the present tense as it better reflects your current appreciation, though you can use:
It was a great honor to be invited to your home and meet your wife
Chris
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