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Hello, everyone! Could anyone help me to define the difference between "How about doing sth?" and "What about doing sth?" ? For example, which one should we use in the following sentences: "What/How about reconsidering everything and consulting a specialist?", "How/What about just ordering a pizza and spending the evening before TV?"
I will appreciate your help!
2024年2月23日 20:29
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Hello, everyone! Could anyone help me to define the difference between "How about doing sth?" and "What about doing sth?" ? For example, which one should we use in the following sentences: "What about reconsidering everything and consulting a specialist?", "How about just ordering a pizza and spending the evening in front of the TV?"
I will appreciate your help!
In British english: 'How about...?' is slightly more Passive / Open Voice or relaxed than 'What about...?, which is slightly more directed, formal or a commanding; but it is very subtle and there are no hard and fast rules. More emphasis (either way) would be communicated by the contextual cues, tone of voice, volume of voice and body language. Hope that helps. This is a typical example of how my sessions with my Advanced students might develop such ideas often whilst discussing art & literature, history or geoplitics, mountains or relationships. Content informs the style and nuance. .
2024年2月24日
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Hello, everyone! Could anyone help me to define the difference between "How
about doing sth?" and "What about doing sth?" ? For example, which one should we
use in the following sentences: "What/How about reconsidering everything and
consulting a specialist?", "How/What about just ordering a pizza and spending
the evening before TV?" I will appreciate your help!Use “How About?” To Suggest An Action And To “Open” Possibilities:
Use “How About?” To Suggest An Action And To “Open” Possibilities:
And
Use “What About?” To Mention An Objection Or A Potential Problem:
2024年2月23日
Hello, everyone! Could anyone help me to define the difference between "How about doing sth?" and "What about doing sth?" ? For example, which one should we use in the following sentences: "What/How about reconsidering everything and consulting a specialist?", "How/What about just ordering a pizza and spending the evening before TV?"
I will appreciate your help!
Both mean the same they are just two different ways of saying the same thing. Some dictionaries say there is a nuance but in everyday life there really isn't
2024年2月23日
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