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Gene93 Posted 10 years ago
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to work out
Hello,
Does "We won't work out if we don't have similar interests" sound okay to you? I usually see "work out" in relationship contexts. I don't think I'd say that to a friend or someone I've known for a few weeks.
Does "We won't work out if we don't have similar interests" sound okay to you? I usually see "work out" in relationship contexts. I don't think I'd say that to a friend or someone I've known for a few weeks.
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"Work out" is very diplomatic, which is appropriate, as you say, in a touchy area like a potentially serious, romantic relationship. You would NOT want to make that statement to a friend, so you're right. " It softens the blow perhaps a little bit more by eliminating the more personal we as the subject.
- "Work out" is very diplomatic, which is appropriate, as you say, in a touchy area like a potentially serious, romantic relationship.
- You would NOT want to make that statement to a friend, so you're right.
- " It softens the blow perhaps a little bit more by eliminating the more personal we as the subject.
- Hope it helps, Ben
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"Work out" is very diplomatic, which is appropriate, as you say, in a touchy area like a potentially serious, romantic relationship. You would NOT want to make that statement to a friend, so you're right.
If you wanted to perhaps be even more indirect, another option could be "It won't work out if we don't have similar interests." It softens the blow perhaps a little bit more by e
If you wanted to perhaps be even more indirect, another option could be "It won't work out if we don't have similar interests." It softens the blow perhaps a little bit more by e
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