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01-27-2005, 07:35 PM
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dalai clique
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Britspeak
Others are baffled by the way the British speak English:
What they say: I'm sure it's my fault What is understood: It is his fault What they mean: It is your fault What they say: I'll bear it in mind What is understood: He will probably do it What they mean: I will do nothing about it What they say: I was a bit disappointed that... What is understood: It doesn't really matter What they mean: I am most upset and cross What they say: By the way/Incidentally What is understood: This is not very important What they mean: The primary purpose of our discussion is... What they say: I hear what you say What is understood: He accepts my point of view What they mean: I disagree and do not want to discuss it any further What they say: Correct me if I'm wrong What is understood: Tell me what you think What they mean: I know I'm right - please don't contradict me What they say: With the greatest respect... What is understood: He is listening to me What they mean: I think you are wrong, or a fool What they say: That is an original point of view What is understood: He likes my ideas What they mean: You must be crazy! What they say: Very interesting What is understood: He is impressed What they mean: I don't agree, or I don't believe you What they say: Quite good What is understood: Quite good What they mean: A bit disappointing  |
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01-27-2005, 07:52 PM
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quite good
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01-27-2005, 07:56 PM
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meretricious dilettante
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I'll bear it in mind.
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01-27-2005, 07:56 PM
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dalai clique
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i hear what you say
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01-27-2005, 11:02 PM
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no more nice girl
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I'd send it to MIL but she is already the queen of passive-aggressive Brit-speak.
"That looks interesting". (Just picture Marie from Raymond talking about Debra's cooking).
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01-27-2005, 11:24 PM
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01-28-2005, 10:43 AM
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Myth Demeanour
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"That looks..........interesting.? What is it?" To which I reply, "Stir Fry Surprise". I've learned that if I add the word surprise at the end, people don't realize that I am just as surprised as they are.
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01-28-2005, 01:39 PM
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dalai clique
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i'm sure it's usually quite good
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01-28-2005, 01:43 PM
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I'll put the kettle on...
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love Jo
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