The difference between 'this' and 'that'

[Uberloitenment]

Usually I know when to use 'this' or 'that' but which is better (or correct) in this example:

A) I told him we did not have a vase, although THAT was not strictly true.

B) I told him we did not have a vase, although THIS was not strictly true.

[ichkeria]

I don't think there is any significant difference between the two. They only really come into their own as it were when used in conjunction with each other to distinguish between two items

[Quizmonster]

In the example sentences, there is absolutely no difference in meaning between them! Use either.

[mike11111]

Two languages of which I have some knowledge, Latin and Welsh, whilst having only one word for "this", have two words for "that", depending how close you are to the thing being referred to. Now "that" can be confusing!