Aamir Tariq
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When we started learning English at school. We were told that we should always use "shall' with "I" and "we" pronouns. Since we followed British English norms and British spellings back at school.
But now I hardly see anyone using "shall" with "I" and "we" not only Americans but also British.
I have heard "shall" only on occasions when people offer other people something, or when they suggest others to do something.
Like a boyfriend might ask his girlfriend to dance.
Let's dance, shall we?
Shall is no longer used in this way.
I shall go to New York next week.
We shall go on a picnic to Florida.
Regards
Aamir the Global Citizen
But now I hardly see anyone using "shall" with "I" and "we" not only Americans but also British.
I have heard "shall" only on occasions when people offer other people something, or when they suggest others to do something.
Like a boyfriend might ask his girlfriend to dance.
Let's dance, shall we?
Shall is no longer used in this way.
I shall go to New York next week.
We shall go on a picnic to Florida.
Regards
Aamir the Global Citizen
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