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Wowenglish Posted 17 years ago
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Should have
I wonder if there is any difference between "1" and '2".
If no, which is more polite?
1. You were supposed to be here an hour ago.
2. You should have been here an hour ago.
If no, which is more polite?
1. You were supposed to be here an hour ago.
2. You should have been here an hour ago.
Top answer
Wowenglish 1. You were supposed to be here an hour ago. 2.
- Wowenglish 1.
- You were supposed to be here an hour ago.
- 2.
- You should have been here an hour ago.
- I think it's fair to say that number two is more accusatory that number one and therefore somewhat less polite.
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Wowenglish1. You were supposed to be here an hour ago.I think it's fair to say that number two is more accusatory that number one and therefore somewhat less polite.
2. You should have been here an hour ago.
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