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I generally don't see the difference between "dude, I'm trying to sleep" and "dude, I'm trying to sleep, could you please turn your music down?" and the first is a lot easier to say.


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The difference is in the former, you are telling him what to do, in the latter you are asking him.

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actually I feel like in the former, I am telling him my situation. it's in his hands whether he wants to turn the music down or not. in the latter, I'm telling him what to do. but it's obviously a matter of context, and the way he hears it is just as important.

edit: oh and I would definately prefer the shorter version to be asked of me. but that's just me.