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Sunbeams
28 ago 2018

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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Let's 〜 y Why don't we 〜 y Shall we〜 ?Puedes dar oraciones como ejemplo.

Which is more useful？
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carsten2061
28 ago 2018

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"Let's go to the movies." You are making a statement. You've made a decision.
"Why don't we go to the movies?"
This is a question, but the person asking It has made a decision but seeks your approval.
"Shall we go to the movies?"
Another question where they are asking for your answer.
Which is more useful? - This depends on whether you are asking a question or making a statement.

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Casento
28 ago 2018

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“Shall we...?” is the most formal out of all of them. For example, “Shall we dance?” is commonly used as a signal to get your partner to dance with you in the ballroom.

“Let’s...” is affirmative and the most casual out of all of them. It shows that you are very committed to doing something. For example, “Let’s eat,” tells the other person that you really want to eat to the point that you’re telling them to come with you.

The formality of “Why don’t we...?” is between the other two. It’s not as formal as “Shall we...?” but it’s not as informal and assertive as “Let’s...” Since “Why don’t we...?” is in the form of a question, it shows that you are committed to doing something, but that you first want to seek approval from someone versus expecting someone to go along with your plan when saying “Let’s...” For example, “Why don’t we go to the theatre?” indicates that you want to go to the theatre, but that you first want the other person to say yes before going. It’s more polite than giving a command, which is often expressed in “Let’s...”

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