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Teleostomi Posted 20 years ago
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"Close THAT window."

(1) Close the window.

(2) Close that window.

I have one book explaining that if there is one window, (2) is quite rude, as if the speaker is ordering someone to close the window. Is it true?
  

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Teleostomi (1) Close the window. (2) Close that window. I have one book explaining that if there is one window, (2) is quite rude, as if the speaker is ordering someone to close the window.

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  • Teleostomi (1) Close the window.
  • (2) Close that window.
  • I have one book explaining that if there is one window, (2) is quite rude, as if the speaker is ordering someone to close the window.
  • Is it true?
  • Both could be taken as rude, or impolite in general.
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Teleostomi
(1) Close the window.

(2) Close that window.

I have one book explaining that if there is one window, (2) is quite rude, as if the speaker is ordering someone to close the window. Is it true?

Both could be taken as rude, or impolite in general. Imperatives are sometimes orders and orders can be given politely or impoli
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