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 #2 (permalink) Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:24 am What's the difference between "I'll miss you." and "I'm going to m |
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| They are interchangeable but, generally, I'm for the second. |
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| #3 (permalink) Fri Apr 08, 2011 23:48 pm What's the difference between "I'll miss you." and "I'm going to m |
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| James wrote: | | I'm for the second. |
Why?
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| #4 (permalink) Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:57 am What's the difference between "I'll miss you." and "I'm going to m |
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| "I'll do something." may contain a certain fraction of willingness, but "I am going to do something." is completely objective. Thus, the latter gives a sense of "miss you" without effort. Someone may disagree, though. |
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| #5 (permalink) Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:48 am What's the difference between "I'll miss you." and "I'm going to m |
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I don't see that distinction . :)
I'd be happy to use either.
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