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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
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I've told you

I'm in New York talking to a friend:

I've told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days. And

I told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days.

What's the difference between the two?

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"I've told you" suggests you told her repeatedly.

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  • "I've told you" suggests you told her repeatedly.
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"I've told you" suggests you told her repeatedly.
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Hi,

I'm in New York talking to a friend:

I've told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days. And

I told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days.

What's the difference between the two?

Both of these sound rather awkward to me, for several reasons.

One is that the 'told you' sounds rather like a rebuke. (eg You forgot! )
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CliveHi,
I'm in New York talking to a friend:
I've told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days. And
I told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days.
What's the difference between the two?

Both of these sound rather awkward to me, for several reasons.
One is that the 'told you' sounds rather like a rebuke. (eg You forgo
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Hi,



If they know you are speaking from NY, you can say 'here'.



If they don't know you are in NY, you need to tell them.

'I have told / told you that I'm going to be in New York for a few days' does not mean that you are in NY right now. Maybe you'll be there next week.



Clive
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