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Hungry  #430551  Sat, 13 Oct 07 11:59 PM
Hi,

If I want to present a separate piece of information along with a text, can “P.S.” and “by the way” be used interchangeably (i.e., Wish you a very happy birthday. May your shadow never be less. By the way/P.S., I will come tomorrow.) or will only one specific of the two be used?

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Clive  #430552  Sun, 14 Oct 07 12:51 AM

Hi,

If I want to present a separate piece of information along with a text, can “P.S.” and “by the way” be used interchangeably (i.e., Wish you a very happy birthday. May your shadow never be less. By the way/P.S., I will come tomorrow.) or will only one specific of the two be used?

No. Use 'By the way' in your main text, to add a casual or not directly relevant comment.

PS is short for postscript. This is derived from the Latin scribere - to write and post - after. It's commonly used in letters. When you have finished writing your letter and have signed it, then write PS below your signature to indicate that you want to add a comment that is not part of your main letter. ie You have written this after your main text.

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