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6 Jun 2016
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Librarian:Please return the book by tomorrow.
Me:Sure.
In this case, was "sure" correct??
Librarian:Please return the book by tomorrow.
Me:Sure.
In this case, was "sure" correct??
Me:Sure.
In this case, was "sure" correct??
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- English (US)
@chi_ka: "Sure" would fit but "Okay" would be better
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- English (US)
Sure is technically correct, but could possibly sound a little disrespectful. I might suggest saying "Of course" or "I will!" instead.
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sure is generally used in casual situations. Saying "sure" to an elder is generally seen as disrespectful.
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Oh,that's why she looked like she had a troubled look after I said that.
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