Don't say that out loud! I can say: What if she understands you. VS I'm pretty s

[B45]

Don't say that out loud! I can say:


What if she understands you.

VS

I'm pretty sure she understands you.

Are both okay?

 

[Rover_KE]

It's not clear what you're asking, Batman.

Please rephrase it.

 

[emsr2d2]

What does "Don't say that out loud!" have to do with anything?

 

[B45]

My friend calls an Asian girl fat behind her back. First I say: Don't say that out loud! Then, I can say:


What if she understands you.

VS

I'm pretty sure she understands you.

Are both okay?

 

[emsr2d2]

It would be more natural to say "Don't say that out loud. She might hear you". Mind you, I would probably say "Don't be so rude!"

 

[B45]

But she was right in front of us, and gave us a nasty look, so I say:

I'm pretty sure she understands you.

Can be said?

 

[emsr2d2]

You could say "I'm pretty sure she understood you" although the present tense isn't completely wrong. I would still suggest to your friend that he/she not be so rude about people in future.