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HUBLOT Posted 14 years ago
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I know how you must feel

I know how you feel. My previous car had practically nothing in the way of technology.
(From http://lifehacker.com/5928624/how-can-i-integrate-my-smartphone-into-my-car-on-the-cheap)

What? This is your first trading voyage? I know how you must feel.
(From http://www.letrocdesidees.ca/en/index.php)

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I'm wondering if must is necessary.
  

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The only difference that I can sense is this: I know how you feel. I can relate to your situation from personal experience . I know how you must feel.

— RandomGuy

  • The only difference that I can sense is this: I know how you feel.
  • I can relate to your situation from personal experience .
  • I know how you must feel.
  • I cannot relate directly to your situation, but I have a good idea as to how you feel.
  • Whether must is necessary is up to you.
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The only difference that I can sense is this:

I know how you feel. I can relate to your situation from personal experience.
I know how you must feel. I cannot relate directly to your situation, but I have a good idea as to how you feel.

Whether must is necessary is up to you.
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Thank you, AG.

Do you say "I can relate to you" to mean "I know how you feel"?
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That is possible, yes.
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Thank you so much, AG.
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