Sentence substitute.

Question

I am wondering about the need of using the sentence "should you wish to take part" in emails, instead they can use the sentence "if you wish to take part", can someone please explain to me what is special about the first sentence to use in emails, Thanks!

Answer 1

Better still: "Please take part!" It's more to the point (verbal economy is always good), and it conveys to the recipient that you WANT them to take part.

Answer 2

Hi Sandeep,

"Should you wish to take part" is often used in emails because it sounds more encouraging and persuasive to the recipient of the message. I.e. "You should take part because...."

Whereas "if you wish to take part" is more passive and doesn't sound as firm and convincing in its literary tone to email recipients as does "should you wish to take part".