bluefish  +  62576 Tue, 21 Dec 04 12:22 AM Hello again When "shall" is used instead of "will" ? example: We shall/will miss you. bluefish

	Best answer by CalifJim  +  62601 Tue, 21 Dec 04 02:38 AM In American English, we do not use "shall" at all, except "Shall I ...?" when you are uncertain about what to do or want to make an offer. "Shall I call her tomorrow?" Even in this case, however, Americans often say "Should I ...?" instead. British English may be different. CJ CalifJim American English, British English

	maj  +  62590 Tue, 21 Dec 04 01:04 AM Shall is used for 1 person singular and plural. I shall miss you / We shall miss you. Will is used for the rest of the verb Will you miss me? Will you miss us. Is that clear enough? maj Joined on Mon, Mar 31 2003 Senior Member 4,756 Verbs, Plurals

	bluefish  +  62619 Tue, 21 Dec 04 03:20 AM Thank you CJ It was my opinion too until I read the line "I shall miss you" in a book. Obviously it was an english one and being teached american english myself,I never heard it before. Thank you for your reply. bluefish American English

	CalifJim  +  62620 Tue, 21 Dec 04 03:23 AM You're welcome. Careful! "being taught American English" CalifJim

	norwolf  +  960478 Tue, 03 Nov 09 07:21 AM in legal documents :   Each party shall give one month's notice in writing in the event of termination. or: Each party will give one month's notice in writing in the event of termination. ?   norwolf Joined on Tue, Nov 18 2008 Junior Member 69

	CalifJim  +  960907 Tue, 03 Nov 09 07:23 PM norwolf “ in legal documents :   Each party shall give one month's notice in writing in the event of termination. or: Each party will give one month's notice in writing in the event of termination. ?   ” Legalese is a language of its own!  The legal profession is gradually making the language of contracts simpler, however, so I wouldn't be surprised to read either shall or will in such a document nowadays. CJ CalifJim