Rachel Adams
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Is "have to" used only if the speaker is not present? For example, (Doctor to patient) "It's really important to take this medicine three times a day "
Should I use "must" or "have to"? "You must/have to take this medicine three times a day."
It's from "English Grammar in Context" by Michael Vince. It's also mentioned in "Practical English Usage" by Michael Swan that if the obligation comes from someone else then "have to" is used but in modern English "must" is still used in such situations. But in the quoted example "the speaker" as Michael Vince says it's important it suggests using "must". Can both be used here as well?
Should I use "must" or "have to"? "You must/have to take this medicine three times a day."
It's from "English Grammar in Context" by Michael Vince. It's also mentioned in "Practical English Usage" by Michael Swan that if the obligation comes from someone else then "have to" is used but in modern English "must" is still used in such situations. But in the quoted example "the speaker" as Michael Vince says it's important it suggests using "must". Can both be used here as well?