Let’s Fuck, Shall We?
An inkling thought came to my mind today as I was walking back from the city - the clear understanding between the words “shall” and “should”. Without an access to a dictionary, it’s hard explaining to a person the proper usage of such words.
Take an example for food for thought:
After a dinner date, you and your date were making out in your car. Out of respect, you cheekily asked:
- You: Let’s have sex, shall we?
Or would it be more polite to ask:
- You: Let’s have sex, should we?
Thoughts welcome.
Well, “shall” is used in official documentation as “must”. Should is more like you should but it’s not a must.
Comment by cooknengr — October 31, 2005 @ 3:41 am
btw…good luck!
Comment by cooknengr — October 31, 2005 @ 3:43 am
Shall = invitation
Should = obligation
Two cents’ worth from an accidental discoverer :)
Would be interesting to see how long you can keep up this “no-bitching” policy of yours. I failed miserably despite the most earnest of intentions.
Comment by bunnywunny — November 16, 2005 @ 1:07 pm
Bunnywunny: Thank you. I appreciate it. I believe there is no need for me to bitch on life as we already have celebrities like XiaXue and Kimberly to do that for us. Besides guys do not have much to complain about, only the WOMAN who shares his life. Thanks for dropping by. Hope to hear more from you.
Comment by Darryl — November 16, 2005 @ 4:17 pm