It really just happened to me
Apr 26th 2011, 5:49 pm
#46
MCROW
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Re: It really just happened to me
Oh, but I have... And Londonderry, and Larne, and Dundalk and lived in a 15th., century farmhouse in Glanmire Co. Cork in the late 70's early 80's.
I don't talk like that myself, being the well spoken gent I am, but I was well used to the hard "a" for an "o" before I moved out here . . .
My sister once had fun ordering a Mountain Dew in a cafe out here on her first trip though. They probably wondered why she was asking for a Rabbi who liked high altitudes until I decided to step in and explain to her she has to say 'doo' instead
My sister once had fun ordering a Mountain Dew in a cafe out here on her first trip though. They probably wondered why she was asking for a Rabbi who liked high altitudes until I decided to step in and explain to her she has to say 'doo' instead
Apr 27th 2011, 2:53 am
#47
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Re: It really just happened to me
Can you believe this - my hairdresser was talking about The Royal wedding - and I said was going to a friends house to watch and we were doing an English buffet with cucmber sandiwches and cakes. She actually asked me ' What's in a cucumber sandwich' I replied ' cucumber!' WTF
Apr 27th 2011, 12:42 pm
#48
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Re: It really just happened to me
That happens to me to!
Can you believe this - my hairdresser was talking about The Royal wedding - and I said was going to a friends house to watch and we were doing an English buffet with cucmber sandiwches and cakes. She actually asked me ' What's in a cucumber sandwich' I replied ' cucumber!' WTF
Can you believe this - my hairdresser was talking about The Royal wedding - and I said was going to a friends house to watch and we were doing an English buffet with cucmber sandiwches and cakes. She actually asked me ' What's in a cucumber sandwich' I replied ' cucumber!' WTF
Apr 27th 2011, 4:10 pm
#49
The Brit is back
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Location: NS, Canada 2007-2013. Now....England!
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Re: It really just happened to me
We were driving back from New York to Halifax NS in July. Stopped at a McD's as I was really thirsty.
Walked up to counter
Me: 'Can I have a bottle of water please?'
Girl: Blank stare
Me: 'Can I have a bottle of water please?'
Girl: Ketchup?
Me: 'Water'
Girl: Salt?
Me: 'water'!!!!!
This went on for a while
Second person comes along to help
Me: 'Can I have a bottle of water please?'
Girl: Ketchup? reaches for sachet!
Me: WATERRRRRRR!!!!
This went on for a while
Guy comes along to help
Me: Can I have a bottle of water PLEASE?'
Guy: Water? yes sure here you go!!!!
GRRRRRRRR
Walked up to counter
Me: 'Can I have a bottle of water please?'
Girl: Blank stare
Me: 'Can I have a bottle of water please?'
Girl: Ketchup?
Me: 'Water'
Girl: Salt?
Me: 'water'!!!!!
This went on for a while
Second person comes along to help
Me: 'Can I have a bottle of water please?'
Girl: Ketchup? reaches for sachet!
Me: WATERRRRRRR!!!!
This went on for a while
Guy comes along to help
Me: Can I have a bottle of water PLEASE?'
Guy: Water? yes sure here you go!!!!
GRRRRRRRR
Apr 27th 2011, 5:34 pm
#50
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Re: It really just happened to me
One thing iam yet to understand is how americans struggle to put two n two together, in several bars etc i have said where are the bathrooms? they look at me confused. I then say toilet? again total mindf**k. my wife repeats restroom, finally the penny drops. I feel compelled to ask again where is the toilet? they say restroom... Come on people work that shit out!!
in a bar i had a waitress say she loves the brits all though they talk to us like were stupid, i said you talk to us like your stupid too... neither did several of our american friends only my wife who puts up with my sarcastic comments daily
in a bar i had a waitress say she loves the brits all though they talk to us like were stupid, i said you talk to us like your stupid too... neither did several of our american friends only my wife who puts up with my sarcastic comments daily
Apr 27th 2011, 5:42 pm
#51
I have a comma problem
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Location: Fox Lake, IL (from Carrickfergus NI)
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Re: It really just happened to me
One thing iam yet to understand is how americans struggle to put two n two together, in several bars etc i have said where are the bathrooms? they look at me confused. I then say toilet? again total mindf**k. my wife repeats restroom, finally the penny drops. I feel compelled to ask again where is the toilet? they say restroom... Come on people work that shit out!!
in a bar i had a waitress say she loves the brits all though they talk to us like were stupid, i said you talk to us like your stupid too... neither did several of our american friends only my wife who puts up with my sarcastic comments daily
in a bar i had a waitress say she loves the brits all though they talk to us like were stupid, i said you talk to us like your stupid too... neither did several of our american friends only my wife who puts up with my sarcastic comments daily
Apr 27th 2011, 5:47 pm
#52
He/him
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Location: WA
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Re: It really just happened to me
Euphamism inflation is a funny thing isn't. Toilet seems to have been a euphamism at some point, and now its a word too embarassing to say. When will restroom come to be taboo?
Apr 27th 2011, 6:01 pm
#53
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Re: It really just happened to me
Apr 27th 2011, 6:05 pm
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Re: It really just happened to me
What I find weird is how people will persist with the "right" word even when it isn't getting them the desired result. Leads to that raising of the voice, like the listener is deaf instead of the realization that a different word might get the message accross.
It's like beating your head on the wall and wondering why it hurts.
It's like beating your head on the wall and wondering why it hurts.
Apr 27th 2011, 6:13 pm
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Re: It really just happened to me
What I find weird is how people will persist with the "right" word even when it isn't getting them the desired result. Leads to that raising of the voice, like the listener is deaf instead of the realization that a different word might get the message accross.
It's like beating your head on the wall and wondering why it hurts.
It's like beating your head on the wall and wondering why it hurts.
Apr 27th 2011, 6:21 pm
#57
MCROW
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Re: It really just happened to me
They also think I would vote for Trump/Palin along with them.
Apr 27th 2011, 6:32 pm
#59
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Re: It really just happened to me
Yeah I agree.. I sometimes anticipate problems with one or two syllable words and just come out with a longer question that allows the listener a couple of different clues. For instance, in the hardware store I'll ask "Where are the salt pellets, for the water softener?" That way if the person doesn't understand my pronunciation of salt, the "water softener" will give him the necessary clue...
Apr 27th 2011, 6:44 pm
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