Which is most formal and appropriate phrase? In formal situation, when you suggest someone to not to care about something, which phrase would you say? If you prefer other than them, please tell me. (O

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Which is most formal and appropriate phrase? In formal situation, when you suggest someone to not to care about something, which phrase would you say? If you prefer other than them, please tell me. (Of course, you say more longer sentence after this. I mean just one word at first. ) #1 Whatever. #2 It doesn't matter. #3 That's okay.(OK) #4 Never mind. #5 Don't worry about it.

2013년 5월 19일 오후 1:01

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From most formal to least, I'd rank it: 5 Don't worry about it 2 It doesn't matter 4 Never mind 1 Whatever I didn't include "That's okay" because it doesn't quite mean the same thing. You could really use all but 'whatever' in a formal context. 'Whatever' can be offensive to some.

2013년 5월 19일

Whatever is rude. But the other phrases you use in different circumstances - 'I doesn't matter' when the other person has made a mistake or discomforted you; that's OK is really when agreeing with someone's proposal, or perhaps accepting an explanation. Never mind when consoling someone. Don't worry about it - when trying to put the other person at ease

2013년 5월 25일

I see. Thanks a lot. I'll follow your answer.

2013년 5월 19일

If it's a formal situation, like with a boss, someone older than you, or someone you must show respect to and not one between friends and family member, then you don't want to say whatever. The best answer would be #5 Don't worry about it, #2 It doesn't matter, and #4 Never mind.

2013년 5월 19일

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