so/then

[blacknomi]

So,and then can both be used to mean 'since that is so'. There is a slight difference. Then is most often used when one speaker replies to another:it means 'It follows from what you have said'. We do not normally use then when the same speaker wants to connect two ideas ('It follows from what I have said'). So can be used in both ways.

Wow! The difference is sooo slight that I don't even get it. Would you paraphrase his words or comment on this.

It's more expensive to travel on Friday, so I'll leave on Thursday evening. :D
It's more expensive to travel on Friday, then I'll leave on Thursday evening. :(

'It's more expensive to travel on Friday.' 'Then/So I'll leave on Thursday evening.'

I've noticed that the latter example contains quotations that make 'then' semantically smoother. Right?

[Francois]

Schizophrenics can use both interchangeably.

FRC

[blacknomi]

and Long time no see.

[Francois]

It was to make your heart grow fonder (ok, and give everybody a break too).

FRC

[blacknomi]

Indeed. Psychologist!

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by blacknomi

Wow! The difference is sooo slight that I don't even get it. Would you paraphrase his words or comment on this.

I've noticed that the latter example contains quotations that make 'then' semantically smoother. Right?

so = based on my knowledge
then = based on your knowledge

1. It's more expensive to travel on Friday, so (i.e., based on what I now know), I'll leave on Thursday. :D

2. It's more expensive to travel on Friday, you say? OK, then (i.e., based on what you know), I'll leave on Thursday. :D

3. It's more expensive to travel on Friday, you say? OK, so (i.e., based on what I now know), then (i.e., based on what you know), I'll leave on Thursday. :D

[blacknomi]

Cas,

Has anyone said you ROCK today? If no, let me be the first! :D

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by blacknomi

Cas,

Has anyone said you ROCK today? If no, let me be the first! :D

Why, thank you. :D

[blacknomi]

That was excellent explanation!