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As the title suggests, I'm writing an acknowledgement and wish to thank my advisor of studies. I wish to end this acknowledgement with something to the effect:

``I shall be forever/eternally grateful for her kindness''

or

``I will be forever/eternally grateful for her kindness''

However, I'm unsure which of these two is 'more proper' to use. I would be grateful for some advice. Thanks

Bob1986
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    This is a better question for one of the English language sites, if it's not answered there already. https://ell.stackexchange.com or https://english.stackexchange.com – GoodDeeds Jan 15 '21 at 21:23
  • All references to time seem to overshoot :) – Alchimista Jan 16 '21 at 11:58

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There is pretty strong advice here. Use "will" to avoid any hint of "irony".

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Buffy
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    I'd say "eternally grateful" has enough irony by itself. – user151413 Jan 15 '21 at 22:45
  • @user151413, don't be so cynical. And, the wording wasn't mine. And, some advisors have earned it. – Buffy Jan 15 '21 at 22:51
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    I didn't say that. But to me, both formulations (at least with "eternally") sound equally exaggerated. – user151413 Jan 15 '21 at 22:52
  • I see my question has sparked much controversy… I tend to agree with @Buffy in that my advisor of studies has indeed earned the ``exaggerated’’ gratitude. Thus, I have decided to go with ‘I will be forever grateful for her kindness…’. Thanks to those that took the time to answer/make suggestions. – Bob1986 Jan 16 '21 at 14:39