is there any difference between: as a friend/ as your friend

China
May 20, 2007 6:13pm CST
the original message was i wouldn't mind chatting with you some by email as your friend! what does the speaker implied saying as your friend? would that make any difference i meaning if the speaker said as a friend? thanks
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simbrialuis
@simbrialuis (387)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
YES...."using as YOUR friend" is more persuasive...it has an appeal to the emotion, for the speaker uses "OWNWERSHIP"...the approach is more personal. While using "as A friend" is more general, giving only a concept what a friend is. no personal touch. I hope i had answered the question. :)