Use of "suppose".

[Musenginst]

Note from moderator - the OP deleted the contents of this post despite members having spent their valuable time responding to it.

 

[SoothingDave]

I don't reckon that there's any problem with "suppose."

 

[emsr2d2]

What makes you think "I suppose" has fallen out of favour in English?

 

[emsr2d2]

I don't hear it anymore, does that count?

How often do you have casual, everyday conversations with native English speakers?

 

[emsr2d2]

Regrettably, none whatsoever at this current time,

In that case, what was the basis for your statement "I don't hear it anymore. Does that count?"

 

[SoothingDave]

Do I sense a certain intended irony with “reckon” already? English is not my first language, so I’m really asking about contemporary usage. I don’t mind being made fun of, but would like to know.

Yes, I was demonstrating that there are regional and generational differences in the language, and that we should not be afraid of them.

Some people say things like "reckon" while others do not.

The straight answer is that "no, there is no problem at all in saying 'I suppose.'"

 

[Musenginst]

No, seriously, I wished I had never joined this forum. Is there any way to delete all?

 

[Musenginst]

Yes, I was demonstrating that there are regional and generational differences in the language, and that we should not be afraid of them.

Some people say things like "reckon" while others do not.

The straight answer is that "no, there is no problem at all in saying 'I suppose.

But you do realize that non-native English speakers like me are having a hard time even getting the sarcastic “reckon” meaning when they ask for language advice? This is obviously a native-language boys’ club, not meant for anybody else interested in the language.

 

[probus]

There is nothing at all sarcastic about reckon. It's a perfectly good and respectable word. Some people prefer to use reckon instead of think or suppose or imagine.

 

[SoothingDave]

I'm sorry you took offense. I had just woken and was feeling a little funny.

You can learn a lot here.

 

[Musenginst]

How does one get out of this forum and delete everything permanently? I fail to find it.

 

[emsr2d2]

This is obviously a native-language boys’ club, not meant for anybody else interested in the language.

Nothing in this thread suggests that at all (and it's not true).

If you no longer wish to be a member, post a message in the Support Area and one of the two editors will deal with your request in due course.

 

[probus]

A belated welcome to the boys' club @emsr2d2.