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Old May 26th 2008, 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Triumphrob
And Ive learnt how to say "Have a nice day" without meaning it
I must confess that I do that too..
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Old May 26th 2008, 8:53 pm
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Originally Posted by anabella
I must confess that I do that too..
I have never said that and never will.
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Old May 26th 2008, 8:54 pm
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Interesting. I mean it when I say it.
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I have never said that and never will.
I will never voluntarily high five anyone.
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Old May 26th 2008, 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I have never said that and never will.
I deal with a lot of clients so, eventually, because everybody wishes you a "nice day" you feel that you "have to" do the same to be polite.. I thinks it's a bit like saying sorry/please and thank you all the time in England.. you don't say it because you mean it, it's just how the language is.. When I go back to Spain I'm a big source of amusement for saying please and thank you so much, wait till they hear me say "have a nice day" ..
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Old May 26th 2008, 8:59 pm
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Originally Posted by elfman
I will never voluntarily high five anyone.


Or "Comeback and see us now" translated means "give us more of your money"
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Old May 26th 2008, 9:01 pm
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Originally Posted by KJ2007
And yet you're here ...
Being an IT professional or a captive spouse is their plight, from what I've been able to determine. Although it remains a mysterious dichotomy between thought and action.
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Old May 26th 2008, 9:10 pm
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Originally Posted by anabella
I deal with a lot of clients so, eventually, because everybody wishes you a "nice day" you feel that you "have to" do the same to be polite.. I thinks it's a bit like saying sorry/please and thank you all the time in England.. you don't say it because you mean it, it's just how the language is.. When I go back to Spain I'm a big source of amusement for saying please and thank you so much, wait till they hear me say "have a nice day" ..
I have noticed the "please" and "thank you" thing. Sometimes, back in the UK, I said it because I really meant it but often it was a routine, courtesy, social nicety thingy..a bit like "have a nice day" here.

I don't say " have a nice day" much because I feel like a klutz when I do, so I tend to respond with "same to you".
Equally I have had funny looks here when I have used the full "UK" quota of please and thankyous.
I was also used to saying "bye" after the final "thank you" and that isn't done as much here.
Horses for courses.
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Overall I'm happier
I like:
  • My Jeep Wrangler
  • Playing with firearms (Yay for friends with guns)
  • Vermont in general
  • Magic Hat Beer
  • Everything is cheaper

Things I like Less
  • TSA
  • Religious Right
  • Cops with attitude
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Old Jan 6th 2009, 3:39 pm
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I say 'piss off tosser' quite a lot ..
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Old Jan 6th 2009, 3:42 pm
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It ain't Easter. Thread closed
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