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Ferdis Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

You all

Is 'you all' always considered southern-US slang, or are there legitimate uses in BrE?

How about: "Could you all please confirm receiving the documents", when addressing a group?


(Is 'receiving the documents' OK, or should it be 'that you received the documents' or 'receipt of the documents'?)
  

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'You all' I think is fine and usual as you have used it. In Southern drawl, it can refer to a single listener! I'd use 'confirm receipt' in a business letter.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'You all' I think is fine and usual as you have used it.
  • In Southern drawl, it can refer to a single listener!
  • I'd use 'confirm receipt' in a business letter.
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'You all' I think is fine and usual as you have used it. In Southern drawl, it can refer to a single listener!

I'd use 'confirm receipt' in a business letter.
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