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Fernando
Difference between formal and informal conversation
I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I want to know which is the difference between formal and informal coversation, how can I show recpect for some people? in EnglishFor example I want to say: Will you be at the office tomorrow morning?
Is it informal or formal?
2013年9月19日 06:20
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Hi there Fernando,
To speak respectfully in English, you change your phrasing to match a formal setting.
English differs from Spanish in that there is no formal second-person pronoun (I believe it's "usted"?) However, instead of saying, "Hi, how are you?" you would say, "Hello, how are you doing?"
Typically, formal/business English does not use shortened and contracted forms of words and phrases. Also, you would use titles where appropriate.
For example: (Casual) Formal
(Thanks!) Thank you.
(No problem!) You are welcome.
(I'm just going to the washroom. Be right back!) Excuse me, I need to use the facilities.
(Hello, Sam!) Hello, Mr. Smith.
Hope this helps!
2013年9月19日
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there is a lot of slang in informal conversation
2013年9月19日
1
This is a huge topic. Where do you plan to start?
2013年9月19日
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