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#2 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:29 am "See you when I see you" |
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. Yes, 'see you when I see you' is quite casual, and can be unfriendly as well as friendly. The speaker is unwilling to make a commitment as to when s/he might see you again.
'See you' is common, casual and unremarkable. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach
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#3 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:11 am "See you when I see you" |
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| And how about "You'll see me when you see me"? |
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Molly I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#4 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:21 am "See you when I see you" |
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. Potentially slightly more unfriendly. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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#5 (permalink) Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:08 am Phrase "See you when I see you" |
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Thanks MM! However, I'd like to know in what cases that "see you when I see you" could be unfriendly. A for instance,
Thanks for your time again! _________________ Sergio M.
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Serzige I'm here quite often ;-)

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#6 (permalink) Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:09 am Phrase "See you when I see you" |
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Imagine a situation with a husband who always promises to be home before twelve, but then arrives at 5am every time. His wife is tired of the same old promises.
Husband: OK, I'm going out now. See you around twelve.
Wife (sarcastically): I'll see you when I see you.
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Molly I'm a Communicator ;-)
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