for someone / to someone - Page 3

Casiopea · #21 23-Sep-2004, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taka

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdol

It depends on the context. I'd use 'to me' to distinguish myself from the other speakers- if it wasn't important to you or Cas, I'd use it to show the difference in opinion rather thasn 'for me'.

Then, in what kind of situation would you use "For me, it is important"?

tdol's got it. Yup. Yup.

**Tdol** · #22 23-Sep-2004, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taka

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdol

It depends on the context. I'd use 'to me' to distinguish myself from the other speakers- if it wasn't important to you or Cas, I'd use it to show the difference in opinion rather thasn 'for me'.

Then, in what kind of situation would you use "For me, it is important"?

In a situation where I just wished to express importance without distinguishing nyself from others.

Taka · #23 24-Sep-2004, 17:46

I see. Thank you.

Kumiko-jk · #24 25-Sep-2004, 05:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdol

In a situation where I just wished to express importance without distinguishing nyself from others.

Many thanks for all the explanaitons on this matter. :D
Now it's getting really clear to me.

Casiopea, tdol, and Taka-
Thanks again for your great help!!
:wink:
Kumiko

Casiopea · #25 25-Sep-2004, 05:58

You're welcome. :D

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