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mehak
Seeking advise
Which word or sentence can i use to ask other person to omit formalities, like speak with me in casual language rather then formal.
Feb 4, 2019 6:16 PM
Comments · 4
You can say "let's drop the formalities".
February 4, 2019
English does not have a formal word for "you".
This is one of many things that English doesn't share with other languages.
I've spoken with one of my foreign friends about this and it took him a long time to get used to.
February 4, 2019
Thank you for ur help. And plz could u tell me what is the formal word for "you".
February 4, 2019
I've haven't thought much about this for English. I don't know if there is a word or phrase for what your asking. The closest thing I can think of is asking your friend to call you by your first name rather than the more formal Mrs "last name". Or say something about having a relaxed conversation.
I know in the US military if an officer wants a soldier to speak less formally he asks him to speak "freely", but that would be an awkward exchange to have if you aren't in the military.
February 4, 2019
mehak
Language Skills
English, Urdu
Learning Language
English
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