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Bookmark or Share- "Call on" or "call at" or something else? Which is appropriate?Call me on my cell phone. Call me on the walkie-talkie. "At" refers to the destination: Call me at home. (Using my home phone number.) Call me at 800-555-1212. (The number serves as a target or destination.) Of course, "on" and "at" can also have time-based meanings, but that doesn't seem to be what you're asking about.
- Difference between “I will call you” and “I give you a call”?First of all, you can't say "I give you a call". I gather you meant "I will give you a call". As far as phone calls are concerned, there is little, if any, difference in meaning or register. However, the first sentence: I will call you. is much more generic and, without proper context, may have meanings other than phone calls. For example, when ...
- What's the difference between "recall" and "remember"?The difference in the actual meanings of the words: Recall means to call back into one's consciousness. I don't recall the actual date of our conversation. Remember means to retain in memory. It usually implies a personal experience with the subject matter. Did you remember to lock the door?. Source. This example is actually where the two differ.
- politeness - How should I tell someone "I called you but you didn't ...So I wanted to ask you about [back to subject matter]. Benefits: courteous, polite, easy-going ; clearly points out your attempt to call; keeps focus on what you really want; With minor adjustments, the same message could be used in a voicemail or conversation.
- Is it correct to say "will call once I get back"? [closed]b.) promising to call as soon as you return. (where as soon as you return means within 1/10th of the time you have been gone, dating from this message ). Promises are legally actionable in many Anglophone jurisdictions.
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