The first person plural pronoun can be used to express solidarity. This is especially common in informal situations. Here are examples of solidarity with the pronoun we:
How are we today?
Where are we from?
Do we know the answer?
We look great.
We have a great voice.
In the examples the pronoun you is normally used. However, the use of we not only attempts to establish solidarity with the hearer but also sounds friendly and indirect. The speaker wants to develop a good rapport with the hearer.
The use of we instead of you is less direct. It is especially common in informal conversation. In contrast to the pronoun you, the pronoun we does not project power over the hearer, but rather aims to establish solidarity.
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