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What's the difference between "Just want to confirm you're still able to see me on Thursday Evening" and "Just wanted to confirm if you would be able to see me on Thursday Evening" and what would be more suitable in the context of confirming a meeting with an interviewer for a responsible, energetic and people oriented role.
Personally I feel present tense wins every time for energy and action but at the same time it feels more forceful, which I'm not sure is appropriate, or maybe that's exactly what I want, I don't know!
4 Answers
- Anonymous5 years ago
The sense is ambiguous - are you asking them to confirm that they are still available? In which case you should be more explicit. Or are you telling them something they already know, in which case it is a bit of a pointless communication. At the moment it does not really suggest you need a reply.
Personally I have no problem with the use of the past tense. The act of you writing the letter or e-mail is in the past, but the present is fine - particularly if you end it with something like, "I look forward to hearing from you."
- RPLv 75 years ago
I don't like either one. Are you asking them to confirm or are you confirming for them (without them asking?)? Here's what you might want to try: "This will confirm the interview Thursday evening. I look forward to seeing you then."
- Anonymous5 years ago
Either version will do. It's such a common phrase I doubt if the person you are talking to will even notice which tense you use.
