'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
Oct 8th 2009, 9:10 pm
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
Jeez, what did they ever do to you?
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Oct 8th 2009, 11:44 pm
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
My kids friends have always called me by my christian name, even when they were tiny. Infact my girls called us both by our christian names for a couple of years when they were younger. What's the problem? My name is Penny, it's not mum and it's certainly not 'Mrs XX or Auntie something. I hate being called Mrs X, I tend to still look round for my MiL. I love that here even official places call me Penny.
The Auntie/Uncle thing is more normal in South Africa and has a slightly different meaning to it's usage in the UK. It's used as a single word: Auntie or Uncle without the christian name following it - it's more of an amiable acknowlegement that the person addressed in that way is the elder and is to be afforded due respect.
I also like the Americans' use of "Sir" and "Ma'am". It's a cornerstone of the generally good manners which they are famous for.
Oct 9th 2009, 12:10 am
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
Used to work at a place making missiles - you know, those things that take out planes and ships an' stuff. And the engineers favourite part of a meeting would be when discussing a problem, saying "it's not rocket science y'know"
Well, actually, mate.... it is!
Well, actually, mate.... it is!
Oct 9th 2009, 12:34 am
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
Oct 9th 2009, 12:45 am
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
My reasons for feeling strongly against my kids' friends calling me by my christian name is more of a familiarity/respect thing really. I'm not one of their pals - I'm a parent of one of their pals. I would much rather maintain a healthy fear/distance from them so that they know my kids are not to be messed with. My own kids as I've said before I try to have a big brother kind of relationship which for me provides a good balance of friendship and respect. And of course I can manage that balance as necessary - I can't do that with their friends who come and go and can be their friends one minute, enemies the next.
The Auntie/Uncle thing is more normal in South Africa and has a slightly different meaning to it's usage in the UK. It's used as a single word: Auntie or Uncle without the christian name following it - it's more of an amiable acknowlegement that the person addressed in that way is the elder and is to be afforded due respect.
I also like the Americans' use of "Sir" and "Ma'am". It's a cornerstone of the generally good manners which they are famous for.
The Auntie/Uncle thing is more normal in South Africa and has a slightly different meaning to it's usage in the UK. It's used as a single word: Auntie or Uncle without the christian name following it - it's more of an amiable acknowlegement that the person addressed in that way is the elder and is to be afforded due respect.
I also like the Americans' use of "Sir" and "Ma'am". It's a cornerstone of the generally good manners which they are famous for.
- come on P, you have got to be at the wind up, but I know you are not I wouldn't have anyone calling me anything but my christian name (shut it k)
Oct 9th 2009, 12:52 am
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Oct 9th 2009, 12:57 am
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Oct 9th 2009, 12:58 am
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
Oct 9th 2009, 1:02 am
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Oct 9th 2009, 4:51 am
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
My reasons for feeling strongly against my kids' friends calling me by my christian name is more of a familiarity/respect thing really. I'm not one of their pals - I'm a parent of one of their pals. I would much rather maintain a healthy fear/distance from them so that they know my kids are not to be messed with. My own kids as I've said before I try to have a big brother kind of relationship which for me provides a good balance of friendship and respect. And of course I can manage that balance as necessary - I can't do that with their friends who come and go and can be their friends one minute, enemies the next.
The Auntie/Uncle thing is more normal in South Africa and has a slightly different meaning to it's usage in the UK. It's used as a single word: Auntie or Uncle without the christian name following it - it's more of an amiable acknowlegement that the person addressed in that way is the elder and is to be afforded due respect.
I also like the Americans' use of "Sir" and "Ma'am". It's a cornerstone of the generally good manners which they are famous for.
The Auntie/Uncle thing is more normal in South Africa and has a slightly different meaning to it's usage in the UK. It's used as a single word: Auntie or Uncle without the christian name following it - it's more of an amiable acknowlegement that the person addressed in that way is the elder and is to be afforded due respect.
I also like the Americans' use of "Sir" and "Ma'am". It's a cornerstone of the generally good manners which they are famous for.
Just my name will do.
Oct 9th 2009, 8:17 am
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Re: 'Whatever' = most annoying word in English Language
Admittedly, these days most adopt the first name convention. I'm not convinced that it's the best but each to their own
Oct 9th 2009, 9:13 am
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