would/will

PreciousJones-
I think it would be better if we rescheduled the appointment after I come back from abroad.
I think it will be better if we reschedule the appointment after I come back from abroad.

As shown.

Generally, will with the present; would with the past.

CJ

CalifJim PreciousJones-I think it would be better if we rescheduled the appointment after I come back from abroad. I think it will be better if we reschedule the appointment after I come back from abroad.As shown.Generally, will with the present; would with the past.CJ

What's the difference between the two sentences? Are both interchangeable?

They are more or less interchangeable. Here are the slight differences.

'would' is a little more deferential, so it's a little more polite. 'will' is more straightforward and direct and businesslike, I'd say.

It depends who you're talking to. 'would' always works, but you can use 'will' if you feel in a "take charge" mood.

CJ

I think it would be better if we reschedule the appointment after I come back from abroad.

I could say this one if I didn't want to use the second conditional, right?

AnonymousI could say this one if I didn't want to use the second conditional, right?

It doesn't sound totally wrong, but if I were you, I'd stick with 'rescheduled', i.e., the second conditional.

Anyway, why wouldn't you want to use the second conditional if it's correct?

CJ

Why would I want to use the second conditional? We will hold the appointment eventually. There's a real possibility for that.

Unfortunately, it appears that I'm having a little problem with the second conditional. I always thought I could use it only to talk about something in the present, which is so wrong. I will give you some examples hoping that you may be able to help me. Oh, yes, I will also try to analyze them myself. But before I do, I need to describe my problem a little bit more profoundly. I can actually not d

Oops. One more thing. The meanings of the sentences I have posted above can also depend upon the context, right? I cannot believe I do not fully understand this. -.^

All of your sentences were fine. Context is the answer to your problem.

In a sentence such as, "If John were here, he'd be able to help us", the time of this hypothetical situation is almost certainly known through the context of what has happened before. If there is any possibility of doubt, the speaker will simply make the time clear, for example by adding 'now' , 'tomorrow' or some oth

What would your first thought be if I asked you this? - If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
I am fairly certain your first thought would be the present.