what's the different betwen sure and indeed

[soha gera]

im not sure if i ask the right qustion to express my thoughts .
what's the the different betwen: (yes, sure) and (yes, indeed)

 

[riquecohen]

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.
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.

 

[nyota]

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?

 

[freezeframe]

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.

 

[bhaisahab]

I'm not sure if I ask the right question to express my thoughts.
What's the the difference between: (yes, sure) and (yes, indeed)?

Bhai.

 

[nyota]

"Yes, sure" would be way less enthusiastic.

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!

 

[TheParser]

im not sure if i ask the right qustion to express my thoughts .
what's the the different betwen: (yes, sure) and (yes, indeed)

***** 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!!!

 

[freezeframe]

***** 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 :-D

 

[SoothingDave]

Just my impression, but I think "sure" is a more American response, while "indeed" sounds more British.