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Please explain to me "have a seat" and "take a seat".
Jun 25, 2010 6:38 AM
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though both of them have an equal meaning, I think "have a seat" is of more friendly approach and "take a seat" is a bit sounding like a command (it's like "grab a chair then sit down").
:)
June 25, 2010
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romulus is right.
"take a seat" is slightly more commanding in tone than "have a seat" which is more like offering a chair.
The difference is very slight though.
June 25, 2010
Add the word 'Please...." for more polite
June 25, 2010
Hi... Yes the meaning is the same... Don't worry!
June 25, 2010
i think there is no difference between the two phrases.
June 25, 2010
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