0
Northwind Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
I got it.
In the following situations, should person X avoid saying or using the following expressions when talking to Y? I'm afraind these expressions are rude or immodest or unladylike.
Situation 1: X is a woman and Y is her boss, in formal speaking..
Situation 2: X is a man and Y is his boss, in formal speaking..
Situation 3: X is a woman and Y is her colleague, in formal speaking.
Situation 4: X is a woman and Y is her friend, in daily casulal speaking.
Expression 1: I got it.
Expression 2: I got you.
Expression 3: Got it.
Expression 4: Got you.
Expression 5: Gotcha.
Situation 1: X is a woman and Y is her boss, in formal speaking..
Situation 2: X is a man and Y is his boss, in formal speaking..
Situation 3: X is a woman and Y is her colleague, in formal speaking.
Situation 4: X is a woman and Y is her friend, in daily casulal speaking.
Expression 1: I got it.
Expression 2: I got you.
Expression 3: Got it.
Expression 4: Got you.
Expression 5: Gotcha.
Top answer
" can be OK to say to a boss, depending on the tone of voice. " "Got it" is more informal, but can have the same meaning. Although these can mean the same as "I got it", they are more personal and direct.
- " can be OK to say to a boss, depending on the tone of voice.
- " "Got it" is more informal, but can have the same meaning.
- Although these can mean the same as "I got it", they are more personal and direct.
- You can use them with friends.
- But they can mean the same as "gotcha" too.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
7 Answers
0
"I got it." can be OK to say to a boss, depending on the tone of voice. It means "I understood you perfectly." If you say it with enthusiasm, then it can mean that "I understand what you want me to do, and will start immediately to get it done."
"Got it" is more informal, but can have the same meaning.
Although these can mean the same as "I got it", they are more personal and
"Got it" is more informal, but can have the same meaning.
Although these can mean the same as "I got it", they are more personal and
00
AlpheccaStars"I got it." can be OK to say to a boss, depending on the tone of voice. It means "I understood you perfectly." If you say it with enthusiasm, then it can mean that "I understand what you want me to do, and will start immediately to get it done."
I agree with AS. In spoken English, tone of voice is perhaps, the most critical element. "
00
0
Just to add to the posts here, there are very few situations in which the suitability of the words will vary on whether it's a man or woman saying the words.
Also, there must be a bit of regional use on "gotcha." It certainly means "I successfully played my joke on you," but it's not uncommon (with the right tone) for "gotcha" to mean, "Okay, I fully understand what you're saying/what yo
Also, there must be a bit of regional use on "gotcha." It certainly means "I successfully played my joke on you," but it's not uncommon (with the right tone) for "gotcha" to mean, "Okay, I fully understand what you're saying/what yo
00
Thanks for your nice help!
Can you tell me some examples of "situations in which the suitability of the words will vary on whether it's a man or woman saying the words"?
Thanks!
Can you tell me some examples of "situations in which the suitability of the words will vary on whether it's a man or woman saying the words"?
Thanks!
00
northwindThanks for your nice help!
Can you tell me some examples of "situations in which the suitability of the words will vary on whether it's a man or woman saying the words"?
Thanks!
I'm pregnant.
00
Related Questions