what's wrong with this britishman?
Last time, I was talking with one britishman on the phone. he mentioned another man and I had knowledge of him. so, I responded"yes, I know him". but this britishman is irritated and hung up on me. I am confused and don't know why.Someone tells me if I say "I know" to others that means I am bored listening, right? but I just want to express the information "I know something or someone". so, what should I say?
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Hi Richard,
that is really strange. If you say "I know" with a falling intonation then someone would maybe think you're bored. If you had said "yes, I know him" with a falling intonation , then the person might have thought you were bored with the conversation. But still that is really strange to just hang up! Generally when showing interest in what someone is talking about, asking a question or asking permission or advice we use a rising intonation at the end of the sentence
Here is youtube link that might help you hear the difference between rising and falling intonation for speaking.
http://youtu.be/jA1U1-2CdRA
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I'm confused, too. There isn't enough information to tell why he hung up on you. Can you tell us more of the conversation?
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