dorris26 wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:23:33 +0200, Einde O'Callaghan
> <einde.ocallaghan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> dorris26 wrote:
>>> hello all,
>>> please tell me what's the difference in usage of these two verbs:
>>> "must" and "should". which way is more convenient?
>>> - "he must do smth" / "it must to be done" / "i must do smth" or
>> A strong obligation or a necessity
>>
>>> - "he should do smth" / "it should be done" / "i should do smth" etc.
>>>
>> A weak obligation or a recommendation
>>
>> Regards, Einde O'Callaghan
>
> thank you for your explanations, Einde. the point is when i learned
> englisn in school (it was more than 20 years ego) teachers taught us
> to use "must". but now, when i speak english at work, everybody use
> only "should". what's this? maybe an echo of political correctness? or
> smth else?
>
I doubt it. They're giving advice, not orders.
> one more question, is it widespread to say smth like "he tolds me"
> instead of "he told me"?
>
No - not in standard English or in any dialect I know of.
Regards, Einde O'Callaghan
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