Why do you say I was wondering before a question?
My purpose for saying I was wondering before the actual question was to avoid the alternative of asking the question blatantly, which may appear inconsiderate to other parties. The general purpose is to ask a question in such a way that the recipient feels comfortable and respected in order to get the best possible response.
Which is correct between I wonder + if you ” can ” and ” could “?
1. I wonder if you can give me your number. 2. I wonder if you could give me your number. 3. I’m wondering if you can give me your number. 4. I’m wondering if you could give me your number. 5. I was wondering if you can give me your number. 6. I was wondering if you could give me your number.
Are there synonyms for the phrase I was wondering?
Synonyms are single words. You’re looking for a phrase with the same meaning as a given phrase; this question is poorly worded. – itsbruce Aug 18 ’13 at 16:19 I was wondering is an example of what could be termed deferential backshift. Using a past tense makes the request remoter. As Yule, in Explaining English Grammar, states:
Is it okay to call an unknown number?
I don’t normally call any unknown number back nowadays. Almost all of them wanted to sell something. Unless an interviewer told you earlier that she will give you a call, it might not be a good idea to even call her back, really. In case you really want to do so, “Hello. I got a missed call from this number. Did you call me?”
Why do you ask for Your Number then Dont call?
Ikm not suggesting you wait, but rather saying not to hate his guts, he’s not playing you… He may not be ready to pick up the phone to start even a casul friendly platonic relationship. He may also be cleaning stuff up with his ex and doesn’t want to get anyone involved in that mess either. Divorce is a biggy and takes years to recover.
Is it awkward to make a phone call to Ansari?
Can be awkward. Both the men and the women in Ansari’s focus groups said that making phone calls filled them with true dread and anxiety. It’s understandable: phone calls put both parties on the spot; you’ve got to respond in real time, and sometimes your brain spits out stupidities that you’ll later agonize over and regret.
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Is it weird to call someone for a date?
Calling for date may also be so unusual, that it’s read as weird or off-putting to the recipient. This also assumes that your call will even be answered, something that doesn’t often happen these days unless the phone number on the screen is a known contact. Easier and less anxiety-inducing.
My purpose for saying I was wondering before the actual question was to avoid the alternative of asking the question blatantly, which may appear inconsiderate to other parties. The general purpose is to ask a question in such a way that the recipient feels comfortable and respected in order to get the best possible response.
Which is better ” can ” or ” I was wondering if “?
is both polite – better than “Can” – & brief (at least in BrE). Personally, I would also say that abbreviating “hours” by just 2 letters to “hrs” looks lazy after bothering to type “I was wondering if …”. Also, being pedantic, my first (but unexpressed) response to “I was wondering if you can …” or even to just “Can you …”
Synonyms are single words. You’re looking for a phrase with the same meaning as a given phrase; this question is poorly worded. – itsbruce Aug 18 ’13 at 16:19 I was wondering is an example of what could be termed deferential backshift. Using a past tense makes the request remoter. As Yule, in Explaining English Grammar, states:
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