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Karramba
03-03-2007, 10:54 AM
I often find it difficult to distinguish between for or to in the below egzample:

It is too difficult for me. or

It is too difficult to me

Is there any rule that applies and which sentence is correct

Thank you

Rusty
03-03-2007, 04:44 PM
I often find it difficult to distinguish between for or to in the below egzample:

It is too difficult for me. or

It is too difficult to me

Is there any rule that applies and which sentence is correct

Thank you
Hi Karramba: I'm not sure if there are other rules, but here are two that may help you.

If you can add an infinitive verb after "me", then you should choose "for".
It is too difficult for me to do.
It is too difficult for me to see.
It is too expensive for me to buy.
It is too noisy for me to hear you speak.

You may use "to" in sentences that show how something effects somebody.
It seems too difficult to me.
It looks too heavy to me.
The music sounds too loud to me.
It feels too hot to me.