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Grammar Two

edited November 2016 in Writing
Is there any grammatical difference in talking 'to' my friend and talking 'with' my friend?

To me, talking 'with' reads more congenial because it seems to imply interaction with both, whereas talking 'to' reads more one-sided.

Thanks again. I do have a swag of reference manuals, Hart's Rules and various Oxfords; I think my queries might be too 'basic' for them!!

Comments

  • I don't know the answer - but do you mind me suggesting that you put a clue to your question in the subject line so that we know what each grammar question is about?
  • I think you can have either, but 'to' seems more as if one person is talking and 'with' sounds as if they are talking to each other.
  • Just happened to be here pondering over whether to answer Claudia's suggestion.

    Yes Liz, my sentiments also. cheers.
  • I only suggested it to make it easier to follow your threads.
  • To implies a monologue. With suggests dialogue.
  • 'With' sounds like something an American would say.
  • To implies a monologue. With suggests dialogue.
    Lady of few words, but very succinct! Excellent way of putting your view.

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