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Old 24-Dec-2007, 18:12
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I wish you the best of luck for your recovery

Does the sentence above convey the idea that the person whom the sentence is addressed to is in such a bad situation that he may not recover? May it be offensive?
Would I wish you all the best be better?

Thank you in advance
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Old 24-Dec-2007, 20:09
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Default Re: the best of luck for your recovery

It might be wiser not to introduce "luck" into wishes for recovery.

With all best wishes for your rapid recovery

Hoping that you will recover very soon.

I wish you all the best for a rapid recovery.
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Old 25-Dec-2007, 00:28
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It might be wiser not to introduce "luck" into wishes for recovery.

With all best wishes for your rapid recovery

Hoping that you will recover very soon.

I wish you all the best for a rapid recovery.
I wrote that sentence in an email. Do you think the person involved may feel offended?
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Old 25-Dec-2007, 01:15
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No. They probably won't think twice about it - but you seemed uncertain, so perhaps it will be better not to use "luck" in similar messages
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Old 25-Dec-2007, 22:44
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No. They probably won't think twice about it - but you seemed uncertain, so perhaps it will be better not to use "luck" in similar messages
Thank you very much for your advice.
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