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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"I will/would appreciate your help."

I will appreciate your help.

I would appreciate your help.

What are the possible difference between these sentences? Does the second version sounds more polite?

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

Top answer

would is the standard in this expression. will sounds way too cold. I wouldn't use will .

— CalifJim

  • would is the standard in this expression.
  • will sounds way too cold.
  • I wouldn't use will .
  • So yes, the second version sounds more polite.
  • CJ
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would is the standard in this expression. will sounds way too cold. I wouldn't use will. So yes, the second version sounds more polite.

CJ
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Does the second version sounds more polite?

Too many S's!

Emotion: smile
CJ
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What a guess!Emotion: smile Thank you for answering my question, Calif Jim.

I must have had a crush on Miss S.[L]

Best wishes,
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Yes, indeed. You have to remember that Miss S gets upset if you call on her more than once in each clause!

CJ
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