"Go in" or "Come in" when you stand at the door?
For example. I stand in front of the house and the party is inside. I greet them, and then, do I tell them "Please go inside"?

I'm not sure if I should say "come on in"

Thank you.

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"Go in" or "Come in" when you stand at the door?
For example. I stand in front of the house and the party is inside. I greet them, and then, do I tell them "Please go inside"?

I'm not sure if I should say "come on in"

Thank you.

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You can only say "Go in" if you are physically outside somewhere.

You can say "Come in" or "Come on in" if you are inside especially but also if you are outside and indicate to go in.

"Come on in" is acceptable.

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I would say "come on in". Both are correct, but "please go inside" would be more direct and less friendly. "come on in" is more informal and inviting

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Come on in is more natural. If you were at someone's door with a friend, it'd sound natural for your friend to say "go in" or "go on in"

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