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Karen15 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

You / Yourself

Hello,

What's the difference between "you" and "yourself", are they completely interchangeable? For example, which of the following is better choice?

I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
I'm fine, thanks. How about yourself?

Thanks.

  

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Karen15 What's the difference between "you" and "yourself" 'Yourself' assumes a reflexive or emphatic function only. Karen15 are they completely interchangeable? Not at all.

— Mister Micawber

  • Karen15 What's the difference between "you" and "yourself" 'Yourself' assumes a reflexive or emphatic function only.
  • Karen15 are they completely interchangeable?
  • Not at all.
  • Karen15 For example, which of the following is better choice?
  • I'm fine, thanks.
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Karen15What's the difference between "you" and "yourself"

'Yourself' assumes a reflexive or emphatic function only.

Karen15are they completely interchangeable?

Not at all.

Karen15For example, which of the following is better choice? I'm fine, thanks. How about you?I'm fine, thanks. How a
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