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Hi, is there any difference between these forms?
Should you ..............?
Would you have to .......................?

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Hi, is there any difference between these forms?
Should you ..............?
Would you have to .......................?

Thank you.
theory says that

should=used to make recommendations or give advice. It can also be used to express obligation as well as expectation

have to=used to express certainty, necessity, and obligation

In practice a context is important. That is way we need more context to answer your question.
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Default Re: What is the difference?
"Have to" usually indicates a greater degree of obligation than "should", but the difference between the two can be insignificant.
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Is it correct to use "Would" with "Have to"?
Ex.:Would you have to bring a gift to your host in Britain?
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