im not sure if i ask the right qustion to express my thoughts .
what's the the different betwen: (yes, sure) and (yes, indeed)
Welcome to the Forum, soha gera.Originally Posted by soha gera
It depends on the context. If someone asked me if I wanted tickets to a concert, I might give either respnse. They are not, however, always interchangeable.
Would you like a ticket to Mike's concert?
Yes, indeed.
I'm wondering, doesn't it sound a bit reserved, less enthusiastic, or more formal?
"Yes, sure" would be way less enthusiastic.
Bhai.
Seriously? So assuming I use an enthusiastic tone with both of them 'yes, sure!' and 'yes, indeed!', the latter's still more positive, so to speak. I did not know that. Thanks!
***** NOT A TEACHER *****
I think that some super strict American teachers (if there are any
left) would prefer:
Martha: I have an extra ticket to tonight's lecture on the
difference between "indeed" and "sure." Would you like it?
Tom: Wow!!! I surely [certainly] would, Martha!!!
Just a warning: I think this would sound "natural" only if you're talking to Martha Stewart
Just my impression, but I think "sure" is a more American response, while "indeed" sounds more British.
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