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Mon Sep 11, 2006 16:08 pm I'm looking forward to vs. I look forward |
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. That's the main difference for me, Torsten. "I'm looking forward to hearing from you." sounds a little warmer (friendlier).
"I look forward to hearing from you." sounds a little cooler (more formal).
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Mon Sep 11, 2006 16:15 pm I look forward to hearing from you |
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Hi Amy,
Thanks for your quick response. It's interesting to see that in most business letters you probably will find I look forward to hearing from you, mabye that's because the phrase is regarded as a standard close? _________________ Test Of English for International Communication TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary |
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Mon Sep 11, 2006 17:07 pm I'm looking forward to hearing from you vs I look forward... |
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Hi Torsten
I think they'd both be considered "standard" and the main difference would be the relationship between the letter-writer and the recipient. It may also depend somewhat on the company culture.
I think you'd tend to see the continuous form more often when the reference is to a future meeting: "I'm looking forward to seeing you." "I'm looking forward to meeting you." Because there will be future face-to-face contact, it's a more personal situation and a friendlier tone seems more appropriate to me.
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