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Old 11-Jan-2008, 07:43
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Dear Sir,

I cannot judge the meaning of the answer of the question below:

Q- Do you mind if borrow your pen?
A1- Yes => mean what?
A2- No => mean what?

Looking forward to seeing your advice.

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Phary
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Old 11-Jan-2008, 09:10
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'Yes' means I am not willing to lend you my pen

'No' means I am willing to do so.
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Old 12-Jan-2008, 01:05
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Thank Horsa for your reply. And I have one more thing to ask:
Q1: Don't you want to lend me your pen?
A1a: Yes => mean what?
A1b: No => mean what?

Q2: You want lend me your pen, don't you?
A2a: Yes => mean what?
A2b: No => mean what?

Looking forward to seeing your advice.

Regards,

Phary
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Old 12-Jan-2008, 06:38
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Q1: Don't you want to lend me your pen?

Yes-- I am willing to lend you my pen.
No- I don't want to lend you the pen.

Q2: You want lend me your pen, don't you?

Yes- I am willing to lend you my pen.

No-- I don't want to lend you my pen.
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