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debodun

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Say someone told you on Sunday (say the 13th of the month) that they wanted to see you next Wednesday; would that mean the 16th or the 23rd?

Personally, to me it would mean the 16th - the next Wednesday from Sunday. I recently had this situation and I waited for the person, then called when she didn't show. She said NEXT Wednesday was the next Wednesday after this Wednesday. I'm like...HUH? :unsure:
 

debodun said:
Say someone told you on Sunday (say the 13th of the month) that they wanted to see you next Wednesday; would that mean the 16th or the 23rd?

Personally, to me it would mean the 16th - the next Wednesday from Sunday. I recently had this situation and I waited for the person, then called when she didn't show. She said NEXT Wednesday was the next Wednesday after this Wednesday. I'm like...HUH? :unsure:
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That's the kind of goofiness I hear in Iowa (like the other person said).
And I agree with YOUR viewpoint.
 

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debodun said:
Say someone told you on Sunday (say the 13th of the month) that they wanted to see you next Wednesday; would that mean the 16th or the 23rd?

Personally, to me it would mean the 16th - the next Wednesday from Sunday. I recently had this situation and I waited for the person, then called when she didn't show. She said NEXT Wednesday was the next Wednesday after this Wednesday. I'm like...HUH? :unsure:
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i know too many peopel like your friend and now have to clarify with dates ..... but i would agree with YOU that next would have been the 16th
 
debodun said:
Say someone told you on Sunday (say the 13th of the month) that they wanted to see you next Wednesday; would that mean the 16th or the 23rd?

Personally, to me it would mean the 16th - the next Wednesday from Sunday. I recently had this situation and I waited for the person, then called when she didn't show. She said NEXT Wednesday was the next Wednesday after this Wednesday. I'm like...HUH? :unsure:
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I’m curious to know what happens on the 23rd. 🤭
 
Nope , see .. I would think it's the following Wednesday, because ..at least here , people would say ''I want to see you this Wednesday'' if they meant the sooner date .. if they mean the Wednesday afer, they would say ''Next Wednesday''.. but of course I always clarify anyway..
 
hollydolly said:
Nope , see .. I would think it's the following Wednesday, because ..at least here , people would say ''I want to see you this Wednesday'' if they meant the sooner date .. if they mean the Wednesday afer, they would say ''Next Wednesday''.. but of course I always clarify anyway..
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I myself say and do it the same as Holly, but I have encountered many people who do it the other way, so I find it necessary to clarify with the date.
No way to assume otherwise on that, here!:D
 
I would say I want to see you on Wednesday; if I meant the following week I’d say next Wednesday. I’d actually wouldn’t word it like either because I prefer to be more precise. I hate leaving something, usually medical, when the date isn’t made clear.
 
debodun said:
Say someone told you on Sunday (say the 13th of the month) that they wanted to see you next Wednesday; would that mean the 16th or the 23rd?
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This Wednesday should've been stated
no matter what day of the month, or year, or century

Now, the bigger question;
Where would they want to see you?
At the corner pub?
Your place?
Their place?

or....In Hell
 

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