AEE 2426: Build Connection By Softening Commands in English
All Ears English Podcast
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Mastering Conversation: 'Try' and One-Upping
This chapter examines the grammatical differences between using 'try' with infinitives versus gerunds, and how these choices can shift meaning in conversations. It also highlights the social dynamics of 'one-upping' in dialogues and underscores the significance of polite language and soft commands in maintaining respectful communication.
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