tomas writes: > In the languages I know well imperative can express a strong wish as > well as it can express an order. True in english as well. It depends on context, though, and can easily be misinterpreted. On the other hand it's silly to take offense at what appears to be an "order" from someone who is clearly lacks any power or authority to enforce the "order". -- John Hasler jhasler@newsguy.com Elmwood, WI USA