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Mango pen 828 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

I know vs I see?

I understand that when someone expressing ideas, it is more polite to say "I see" than "I know"
However, is it also impolite to say "I know I know" when someone raises a question to me?
For example, the teacher asks questions in the class and students say "I know Iknow". Thanks

  

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For example, the teacher asks questions in the class and students say "I know Iknow". If the class 'rules' do not permit interruptions by students, then it is impolite, but in most American elementary schools, at least, student enthusiasm is vocal and usually acceptable.

— Mister Micawber

  • For example, the teacher asks questions in the class and students say "I know Iknow".
  • If the class 'rules' do not permit interruptions by students, then it is impolite, but in most American elementary schools, at least, student enthusiasm is vocal and usually acceptable.
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mango pen 828 is it also impolite to say "I know I know" when someone raises a question to me?For example, the teacher asks questions in the class and students say "I know Iknow".

If the class 'rules' do not permit interruptions by students, then it is impolite, but in most American elementary schools, at least, student enthusiasm is vocal and usually accep

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mango pen 828I understand that when someone else is expressing ideas, it is more polite to say "I see" than "I know".

I don't see that there is necessarily a difference in politeness. If it's new information, it's just more logical to say "I see" ("I understand") than to say "I

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