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Anon f8r Posted 15 years ago
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I will do it as soon as possible,
I have a feeling that we normally ask people to do something asap but wont say I will do it asap. it is more like a request than a commitment. I will probably put it like 'I will do it as soon as I possibly can.' Am I correct?
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I think the main point is politeness. Usually a superior asks for something to be done asap. But as a response to a request it is a little like saying 'wait'.
- I think the main point is politeness.
- Usually a superior asks for something to be done asap.
- But as a response to a request it is a little like saying 'wait'.
- 'I'll do it at once' is far politer.
- Though 'Yes, asap' sounds positive enough.
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I think the main point is politeness. Usually a superior asks for something to be done asap. But as a response to a request it is a little like saying 'wait'. 'I'll do it at once' is far politer. Though 'Yes, asap' sounds positive enough. Between equals and friends I think 'I'll do it asap' would be quite okay.
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