get along vs get on

[towcats1]

When should I use 'get along' instead of 'get on' when the last means 'have a good relationship'?

 

[MikeNewYork]

When should I use 'get along' instead of 'get on' when the last means 'have a good relationship'?

Why don't you try writing some example sentences, and then we can comment.

 

[towcats1]

It is always funny for me to get along with snobbish people.
I prefer getting on with ordinary people.

 

[MikeNewYork]

It is always funny for me to get along with snobbish people.
I prefer getting on with ordinary people.

Very good. You have used the two expressions correctly. The first sentence is a bit awkward. Try: I am always surprised when I get along with snobbish people.

 

[towcats1]

But I am not surprised (when I get along with snobbish people), not at all.

 

[bhaisahab]

But I am not surprised (when I get along with snobbish people), not at all.

In that case, what do you mean about it's being "funny for you"?

 

[towcats1]

I mean exactly that it's a funny, laughable thing when I see a snob. Snobbish people are always funny that what I mean.

 

[bhaisahab]

I mean exactly that it's a funny, laughable thing. Snobbish peopler are always funny that what I mean.

In that case you are misusing "get along".

 

[towcats1]

But it's easy for me to get along with them, we all have our own weaknesses.

 

[towcats1]

So I was right?

 

[towcats1]

Midnight. White nights. See you tomorrow. Thanks for this site. All full stops, all spaces are on their own places now (I hope).

 

[MikeNewYork]

So I was right?

Your use of "funny" suggests that you are not getting along, but are simply playing along.

 

[Barb_D]

Although it's easy for me to get along with just about anyone, I secretly find the behavior of rich people funny at times.
I can get along with almost anyone.

How do you like working with Jim?
Oh, we get on well enough, but I don't think we'll be friends outside of work.

 

[Rover_KE]

You could say 'It's funny how I always get along with snobs'.

That's odd: getting along with people is a two-way thing. Snobs would probably despise you.

 

[towcats1]

'How do you like working with Jim?
Oh, we get on well enough, but I don't think we'll be friends outside of work.'

I see a slight difference. The verb 'to get on' concerns your relationship at work, do it?

 

[towcats1]

To despise. I've forgotten this word. It's not funny. It's a tragedy.