Is it okay to use the constraction of "have" and "has" in formal speech and writing
For example:
"I've just finished my work"
"He's arrived"
"I've been waiting for you"
"She's not seen me for a long time"
"I've been working hard studying English for the last five years"

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My advice is
- Contractions for informal speech, email, and dialog in stories.
- Avoid contractions for business email, business letters, university essays and similar formal writing.

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Yes it is ok.

I do consider my audience in the moment, however.

If I want to make an impact, I may say: 'You have'....  instead of 'you've.'

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