Sentence structure help??? :'(

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blndestngr  #9925  Sun, 05 Oct 03 02:44 AM
His schedule is tight early this week, but indicated that either Thursday or Friday (Oct. 9th & 10th) he could be available to meet with Dan and you to discuss the details.

OR

His schedule is tight early this week, but indicated that either Thursday or Friday (Oct. 9th & 10th) he could be available to meet with yourself and Dan to discuss the details.

OR

His schedule is tight early this week, but indicated that either Thursday or Friday (Oct. 9th & 10th) he could be available to meet with you and Dan to discuss the details.

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whl626  #9927  Sun, 05 Oct 03 03:08 AM
the 1st and the 3rd sentences are more appropriate than the 2nd
  
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maj  #9945  Sun, 05 Oct 03 10:39 AM
They are all the same, aren't they? They are all right.
  
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jiaoqiang1  #9981  Mon, 06 Oct 03 07:06 AM
I think the third sentence is more appropriate. The second sentence uses the word yourself, which means the action returns to the action performer itself. However here the subject of the sub sentence is he. Besides, it's a habitual way of putting you before he/she.
  
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blndestngr  #10007  Mon, 06 Oct 03 04:26 PM
thanks to all that replied... i appreciate the help!

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advoca  #10418  Fri, 10 Oct 03 05:07 AM
Ooh! None of these sentences is very good. Let me suggest a slight modification.

His schedule for the early part of this week is tight, but he has indicated that on either Thursday or Friday (Oct. 9th & 10th) he could be available to meet with you and Dan to discuss the details.

You can say “meet with Dan and you,” or “meet with you and Dan.” Either will do. The decision can be based on who is more important, Dan or you. My recommendation would be to say “meet with you and Dan,” if there is any doubt.

It is not correct to say, “to meet with yourself and Dan.”

Incidentally, it is now considered somewhat old-fashioned to say “Oct. 9th & 10th.” Most modern writers would prefer “Oct. 9 & 10” However, many people still use the old method (Oct. 9th & 10th) so do not worry about changing this if you are more comfortable with it.
  
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blndestngr  #10421  Fri, 10 Oct 03 05:19 AM
thank you to everyone who replied... the letter has been sent, and i appreciate (very much) all the help i've received thus far.

all my best...

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