 Thu Oct 26, 2006 16:21 pm 'Come in' versus 'Come on in' |
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| Tom wrote: | | If there is no difference, why waste energy on an extra 'on'? And time and ink for that matter? |
You sound as though you've already made up your mind that there is no difference, Tom. 
| Tom wrote: | 1- Come in.
2- Come on in. |
Saying "Come on in" definitely sounds friendlier and also more encouraging than than "Come in"
I'd say the added degree of friendliness and/or encouragement would also present in your other sentences should they be used.
Amy
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