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22 May
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Is 'Come again?' rude expression to elder people?
Is 'Come again?' rude expression to elder people?
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22 May
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@Pumpkin39 if you are asking “what did you say?” yes, it’s a bit slang.
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@Pumpkin39 if you are asking “what did you say?” yes, it’s a bit slang.
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@morganmichelle0423
Oh I see! Thank you!!
Oh I see! Thank you!!
- English (US)
It would be better to say "can you repeat that please?"
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Personally I would say “pardon me?“ which would be more polite :)
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