Is it correct to say I just wanted to know?
Both are correct, but we use wanted to show more politeness, especially if your addressee has a higher status than you or is a person that you respect.
What is the meaning of I wanted to know?
Used to explain a request for information. Could you please tell me where to catch the bus? / Well, where are you going? I want to know the directions to the bus station.
What is the meaning of just wanted?
used for politely introducing something that you are going to say to someone, especially if it is quick or informal. I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your singing.
Is wanted formal know?
3 Answers. Actually, I want to know is perfectly valid. If it’s politeness you’re trying to achieve, you could say I would like to know. This transforms what might have been interpreted as a demand into a request.
How do you write just wanted?
Grammatically correct, but informal. In conversation (or friendly text) we can omit the subject “I”, so the grammatically correct form would be: I just wanted… in writing you must be sure the audience understands who and what is being discussed.
Is it I just want or I just wanted?
‘Wanted’ is past tense, ‘want’ is present. It really is that simple. If you currently want confirmation, then ‘I just want confirmation’, present tense. If you wanted confirmation in the past, and no longer do/you got it, then ‘I just wanted confirmation’, past tense.
How do you say professionally just wanted to let you know?
Senior Member. “I would like to inform you that …” (But that’s a bit too formal.) “I would like to let you know that …” (Better.)
What’s the meaning of ” I just wanted to “?
Some common phrases are, “I just wanted to see if you might be interested…” or “I just wanted to follow up with you…” I hate this phrase as it shows a lack of confidence and it’s not truthful. I want more than JUST to do something, I want to engage in a conversation so I feel disingenuous starting the conversation with this statement.
How to say ” I just wanted to talk to you “?
“To follow up on our last conversation, our gruyere is in stock again.” Say what you mean directly. Tell them as quickly as possible what you want them to do so they can say yes or no and get on with their lives. – jejorda2 Feb 15 ’16 at 20:42
What to replace ” I just wanted to ” with?
My opinion is that you don’t really need a replacement for such an expendable word (in that placement), but may have difficulty just dropping “just” without having something else to use there. If you wanted to, you could replace it with “really”, “mainly”, “primarily”, or a whole slew of other adverbs.
What does it mean when someone says ” I just wanted to “?
As soon as someone says, “I just wanted to”, I tune them out. If they say, “I just wanted to call you because”, I hang up. Many other people do too. Even people who are much nicer than me. Buyers don’t care what you want. If you’re just starting a conversation with a prospect, the last thing they care about is what you want.
My opinion is that you don’t really need a replacement for such an expendable word (in that placement), but may have difficulty just dropping “just” without having something else to use there. If you wanted to, you could replace it with “really”, “mainly”, “primarily”, or a whole slew of other adverbs.
Why do people say ” I just wanted to talk “?
If you’re just starting a conversation with a prospect, the last thing they care about is what you want. Buyers want to talk to experts, not salespeople. Experts aren’t afraid to position how they help people or ask a straightforward concise question… right away. Or maybe build rapport and break the ice like a human should.
What do guys want but will never tell you?
All the five things listed actually fall under the umbrella of the number one thing all men want but will never tell you and that is … appreciation. Appreciation is probably the biggest motivator for a man and it’s something most are starved for.