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Christanford Posted 17 years ago
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Hi,
If I say "the final decision rests with you, not me", what does it mean?
1. It is your responsibility to make that decision, not mine, so I won't do it.
2. You have the authority to make this decision, and I don't, so I can't do it.
Is "the final decision always rests with you" respectful enough to be said by a subordinate to a senior?
Thanks in advance
If I say "the final decision rests with you, not me", what does it mean?
1. It is your responsibility to make that decision, not mine, so I won't do it.
2. You have the authority to make this decision, and I don't, so I can't do it.
Is "the final decision always rests with you" respectful enough to be said by a subordinate to a senior?
Thanks in advance
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I think it depends mainly on the context, as if you are reading a whole essay, you will comprehend the meaning of this sentence, because there is no sentence is an island, it must be picked out from either an article, poem, or even lyrics of a song . But i would go with the first sentence, as it's the most suitable to me. Christanford 1.
- I think it depends mainly on the context, as if you are reading a whole essay, you will comprehend the meaning of this sentence, because there is no sentence is an island, it must be picked out from either an article, poem, or even lyrics of a song .
- But i would go with the first sentence, as it's the most suitable to me.
- Christanford 1.
- It is your responsibility to make that decision, not mine, so I won't do it.
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I think it depends mainly on the context, as if you are reading a whole essay, you will comprehend the meaning of this sentence, because there is no sentence is an island, it must be picked out from either an article, poem, or even lyrics of a song .
But i would go with the first sentence, as it's the most suitable to me.
But i would go with the first sentence, as it's the most suitable to me.
Christanford1. It is your responsibility to mak
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I think it is a very logical thing to say to a superior.
Of course, the final decision rests with you [as you are in charge / but I appreciate your consulting me on the issue].
Of course, the final decision rests with you [as you are in charge / but I appreciate your consulting me on the issue].
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