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A Thousand Ways to Ask a Question

I love how there is a spectrum of ways in which I could ask a questions, depending on what answer I would like to hear back. For example, suppose that you want to invite a friend to a party you’re organizing, but depending on how good friend it is, you want to convey more than just the query. For example, consider the following spectrum of asking the same question:

  • “COME TO THE PARTY. TONIGHT.”
  • “You coming to the party, right?”
  • “I’d love to see you at the party.”
  • “Would you like to come to the party?”
  • “In case you’re free, there’s a party I’m having tonight.”
  • “I’m having a party. You’re invited…”
  • “FYI: I’m having a party tonight.”

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