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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
I'm fine vs. it's fine vs. that's fine
Hello,
Which of the following is the appropriate response when a sales lady in a store approaches you and says "Do you need any help?"?
A. No, I'm fine.
B. No, it's fine.
C. No, that's fine.
I understand this seems to be a very simple question, but I'd just like to hear what native speakers say in such a situation. Thank you in advance.
By the way, is there a difference in meaning between saying 'it's fine' and 'that's fine'? When is one appropriate instead of the other?
Which of the following is the appropriate response when a sales lady in a store approaches you and says "Do you need any help?"?
A. No, I'm fine.
B. No, it's fine.
C. No, that's fine.
I understand this seems to be a very simple question, but I'd just like to hear what native speakers say in such a situation. Thank you in advance.
By the way, is there a difference in meaning between saying 'it's fine' and 'that's fine'? When is one appropriate instead of the other?
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Hi,
Which of the following is the appropriate response when a sales lady in a store approaches you and says "Do you need any help?"?
A. No, I'm fine. I usually hear this.
B. No, it's fine. This is OK.
C. No, that's fine. Not commonly said.
In all of the above, add 'thank you'.
You can also simply say 'No, than
Which of the following is the appropriate response when a sales lady in a store approaches you and says "Do you need any help?"?
A. No, I'm fine. I usually hear this.
B. No, it's fine. This is OK.
C. No, that's fine. Not commonly said.
In all of the above, add 'thank you'.
You can also simply say 'No, than
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Thank you, Clive. Your responses are always helpful.
Just to confirm my understanding of your explanation, in the following example, is saying 'that's fine' appropriate?
Cashier: I'm sorry, we've got no more bags?
Customer: No worries. That's fine.
Also, is simply saying one word 'fine' always or sometimes might sound sarcastic?
Just to confirm my understanding of your explanation, in the following example, is saying 'that's fine' appropriate?
Cashier: I'm sorry, we've got no more bags?
Customer: No worries. That's fine.
Also, is simply saying one word 'fine' always or sometimes might sound sarcastic?
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Hi,
Just to confirm my understanding of your explanation, in the following example, is saying 'that's fine' appropriate? Yes
Cashier: I'm sorry, we've got no more bags?
Customer: No worries. <<< Are you Australian?
Just to confirm my understanding of your explanation, in the following example, is saying 'that's fine' appropriate? Yes
Cashier: I'm sorry, we've got no more bags?
Customer: No worries. <<< Are you Australian?
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I didn't know 'No worries' was common with Australians. Anyway, thanks for the addtitional info. 
Again, thank you Clive.
Again, thank you Clive.
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in the USA you`ll here > A. No, I'm fine
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