If you would wait a minute
Regarding the sentence: If you would wait a minute I’ll see if he’s free.
#1 In what situation is this sentence typically used? I think it might be used, for example, when a company receptionist talks to a customer looking for a person working at the company, but I’m not so sure.
#2 What is the difference between “If you would wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free” and “If you will wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free”? I guess the latter could sound patronizing and rude because “will” can mean “have the intention of doing sth.” What is your take on it?
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seagull #1 In what situation is this sentence typically used? I think it might be used, for example, when a company receptionist talks to a customer looking for a person working at the company Yes, that is a good example. seagull #2 What is the difference between “If you would wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free” and “If you will wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free”?
- seagull #1 In what situation is this sentence typically used?
- I think it might be used, for example, when a company receptionist talks to a customer looking for a person working at the company Yes, that is a good example.
- seagull #2 What is the difference between “If you would wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free” and “If you will wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free”?
- ” It would be rude only if it were accompanied by a rude tone or attitude.
- It can be used by the same receptionist with no difference in meaning or intent.
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seagull#1 In what situation is this sentence typically used? I think it might be used, for example, when a company receptionist talks to a customer looking for a person working at the company
Yes, that is a good example.
seagull#2 What is the difference between “If you would wait a minute, I’ll see if he’s free” and “If you will
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