Manners?
Oct 18th 2005, 2:52 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Conform to what Partystar? Did you not read my post above? Or can't you read dear?
Oct 18th 2005, 2:53 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I suppose I've got used to spelling it that way. Do I have to spell it the American way now that I'm in America? As soon as I stopped living in the UK, do I revert back to being the American that left all those years ago? Do you think you could go back to the UK and be the same person you were before you left? I'm pretty curious about that last sentence. Would be very interested to know indeed.
Not only that, but my daughter is pronouncing words with a decidely British accent, like her father's. Do you think I should be anal and make her say it the American way? In the long run, does it really make a big difference, either way?
Not only that, but my daughter is pronouncing words with a decidely British accent, like her father's. Do you think I should be anal and make her say it the American way? In the long run, does it really make a big difference, either way?
So im more curious that you felt it neccesary to stop being the American when you moved to Britain rather than revert when you came back.
But anyway I was just being idly anal in pointing out the spelling.
Oct 18th 2005, 2:58 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Or can't you read dear?
Oct 18th 2005, 2:59 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
I tend to use British spellings at work and most people now know I do so dont bother commenting anymore.
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Oct 18th 2005, 3:04 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
I though Americans spelt Humor without the U
Alright just call me anally rententive. I dont care.
Alright just call me anally rententive. I dont care.
Maybe I'll just write in Spanish or Dutch from now on. No wait.... if I did that, I might be accused of being a European wannabe.
You can tell that a discussion is being dragged through the dregs when people start slugging it out over spelling.
Oct 18th 2005, 3:09 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Are we required to use the American spelling? FFS.....
Maybe I'll just write in Spanish or Dutch from now on. No wait.... if I did that, I might be accused of being a European wannabe.
You can tell that a discussion is being dragged through the dregs when people start slugging it out over spelling.
Maybe I'll just write in Spanish or Dutch from now on. No wait.... if I did that, I might be accused of being a European wannabe.
You can tell that a discussion is being dragged through the dregs when people start slugging it out over spelling.
I dont think I was slugging anything out. Just being anally retentive in an idle moment. I even said so.
But since you wanted it here it is: The big problem with yanks is they are so bloody uptight and unable to accept an off the cuff comment even in with a qualifying self derogatory statement immediatelly following it. Not all but most.
PS I know of two Americans on here that dont fit the above.
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Oct 18th 2005, 3:13 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
But since you wanted it here it is: The big problem with yanks is they are so bloody uptight and unable to accept an off the cuff comment even in with a qualifying self derogatory statement immediatelly following it. Not all but most.
The previous rounds have gone roughly like this:
Brit: "You don't speak English. You don't spell correctly."
American, in refreshing exchange from replying "up yours": "Okay, I'll use your spelling when I write to you."
Brit: "You're weird. You're American, you're supposed to use the American spelling."
Now, if I were convinced that these exchanges were based in humo(u)r then yeah, I'd laugh it off. But I don't think it is. It's a can't win situation and eventually I tire of being the butt of the same old lame joke.
Oct 18th 2005, 3:14 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Yes you are.
I dont think I was slugging anything out. Just being anally retentive in an idle moment. I even said so.
But since you wanted it here it is: The big problem with yanks is they are so bloody uptight and unable to accept an off the cuff comment even in with a qualifying self derogatory statement immediatelly following it. Not all but most.
I dont think I was slugging anything out. Just being anally retentive in an idle moment. I even said so.
But since you wanted it here it is: The big problem with yanks is they are so bloody uptight and unable to accept an off the cuff comment even in with a qualifying self derogatory statement immediatelly following it. Not all but most.
Oct 18th 2005, 3:15 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Ray
Not only not nice ... but very rude ...
AmerLisa, everyone's friend and interfering neighbour, rude? Never!
Oct 18th 2005, 3:17 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
If yours were the only comment regarding Americans using British spelling, then yeah, I'd laugh it off. But there was syllk's last week, and the others that have added up over time.
The previous rounds have gone roughly like this:
Brit: "You don't speak English. You don't spell correctly."
American, in refreshing exchange from replying "up yours": "Okay, I'll use your spelling when I write to you."
Brit: "You're weird. You're American, you're supposed to use the American spelling."
Now, if I were convinced that these exchanges were based in humo(u)r then yeah, I'd laugh it off. But I don't think it is. It's a can't win situation and eventually I tire of being the butt of the same old lame joke.
The previous rounds have gone roughly like this:
Brit: "You don't speak English. You don't spell correctly."
American, in refreshing exchange from replying "up yours": "Okay, I'll use your spelling when I write to you."
Brit: "You're weird. You're American, you're supposed to use the American spelling."
Now, if I were convinced that these exchanges were based in humo(u)r then yeah, I'd laugh it off. But I don't think it is. It's a can't win situation and eventually I tire of being the butt of the same old lame joke.
Ok now count up all the posts where someone makes a comment on a Brit posters spellings and or punctuation.
Oct 18th 2005, 3:53 am
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Re: Manners?
Is this the thread where Rushman was perverted?
Oct 18th 2005, 3:55 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Leslie66
Is this the thread where Rushman was perverted?
Oct 18th 2005, 3:57 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Leslie66
Is this the thread where Rushman was perverted?
Oct 18th 2005, 3:57 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
No. Now stop being so literal and lighten up will you?
Oct 18th 2005, 3:58 am
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Re: Manners?
Originally Posted by Eskimo
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