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Sasha
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Hello everyone! Say hi to Stephen FOR me. or Say hi to Stephen FROM me. or BOTH are acceptable? Thank you!
Jun 10, 2021 9:44 AM
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Usually "for" me would be the more common term used but yes they are both quite correct :)
June 10, 2021
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They are both correct. 'From' in this case, is more specified than 'for'.
June 10, 2021
I agree with Greg. “For” is what I would hear here. Also to be considered, “give him my greetings”.
June 10, 2021
Both are correct. In South Africa I hear both. Say hi to Stephen for me - this is like asking someone to do a favour for me. Say hi to Stephen from me - is more like send greetings from me.
June 10, 2021
As an American English speaker, I would never say "from me", when using the verb "say" or "tell". I use "from" when I am asking someone to give something from me on my behalf. Perhaps there are geographical / cultural differences here(?)
June 10, 2021
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