07-Dec-2005, 11:32
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 Re: phone call
Dear Cas,
Thank you very much for your additional explanation. Now I see.
Jiang Quote: |
Originally Posted by Casiopea Additionally,
A: Hello, is this Nancy? (re: Nancy's voice I hear)
A: Hello, is that Nancy? (re: Nancy the person) physical distance
EX: Nancy is here. Nancy is (over) there.
EX: Nancy is this person here; Nancy is that person (over) there.
Note also,
A: Is this/that Nancy?
B: Yes. This is she/me. (formal/informal). | |