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Old 30-Jun-2004, 05:22
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Hello,

How can I make this polite?
-- I'm glad to hear that you want to make it for me.

Can I say like this?
... ... that you would like to make it for me.

I don't see [you + would like.... ] this expression, so I'm curious.

Thank you!
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Hello,

How can I make this polite?
-- I'm glad to hear that you want to make it for me.

Can I say like this?
... ... that you would like to make it for me.

I don't see [you + would like.... ] this expression, so I'm curious.

Thank you!
I'm glad to hear (that) you will be able to make it. :D
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Thank you, Casiopea! :)
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