Joe- do you really use "shall" when you speak?  Or just in written communication?  I'm from New England and rather polite, and I'm telling you honestly- I NEVER hear the word "shall" used- ever!  It does sound polite and sophisticated, but nobody really uses it.  I think it is still quite common in England and Ireland though.  Lo is right- most Americans (nowadays) would use the conditional "should"
"You don't need" vs. "You needn't"
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