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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Suggestions

I think you'd be better off asking her about it.
I think you need to ask her about it.
You might want to ask her about it.
Perhaps you would like to ask her about it.
I recommend that you ask her about it.
It might be best if you ask her about it.

Are they all correct and polite when you suggest someone?
Thanks
  

Top answer

" I think number one could be a little pushy, even sarcastic, depending on context. ) Best wishes, - A.

— Avangi

  • " I think number one could be a little pushy, even sarcastic, depending on context.
  • ) Best wishes, - A.
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Hi Lij,

The short answer is "yes."

I think number one could be a little pushy, even sarcastic, depending on context. (Better off than what?)

Best wishes, - A.
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AvangiBetter off than what?
Understand!
Thanks, Avangi.
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LiveinjapanAre they all correct and polite when you suggest someone?
I think I should've written 'when you suggest that someone do something.'
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True. Unfortunately, I can't think of a stand alone verb with the meaning you intend. We need one. (But I knew what you meant.)
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Thansk, Avangi. Maybe...., when giving advice.
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Liveinjapan Maybe...., when giving advice.
That works.
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