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Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Americans are very sweet people and I love their country .. (I love it to death, to use a quaint americanism.)
But why can they not forget the euphemisms, and just come out and say what they mean? I just read a real estate listing; apparently "THE STAIRCASE HAS A SMALL ROOM UNDERNEATH WITH A QUARTER BATH." Now, I'm familiar wit the real estate term, a "half bath." That means a bathroom without a bath (I hope that is clear.) A quick search on google elicited the information that a quarter bath was another name for ... just a washbasin. Say what??? What would be so tragic in saying "a washbasin?" After all, not a "rude word" like TOILET..... Robin |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 5125736)
Americans are very sweet people and I love their country .. (I love it to death, to use a quaint americanism.)
But why can they not forget the euphemisms, and just come out and say what they mean? I just read a real estate listing; apparently "THE STAIRCASE HAS A SMALL ROOM UNDERNEATH WITH A QUARTER BATH." Now, I'm familiar wit the real estate term, a "half bath." That means a bathroom without a bath (I hope that is clear.) A quick search on google elicited the information that a quarter bath was another name for ... just a washbasin. Say what??? What would be so tragic in saying "a washbasin?" After all, not a "rude word" like TOILET..... Robin |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 5125736)
Americans are very sweet people and I love their country .. (I love it to death, to use a quaint americanism.)
But why can they not forget the euphemisms, and just come out and say what they mean? I just read a real estate listing; apparently "THE STAIRCASE HAS A SMALL ROOM UNDERNEATH WITH A QUARTER BATH." Now, I'm familiar wit the real estate term, a "half bath." That means a bathroom without a bath (I hope that is clear.) A quick search on google elicited the information that a quarter bath was another name for ... just a washbasin. Say what??? What would be so tragic in saying "a washbasin?" After all, not a "rude word" like TOILET..... Robin |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 5125736)
Americans are very sweet people and I love their country .. (I love it to death, to use a quaint americanism.)
But why can they not forget the euphemisms, and just come out and say what they mean? I just read a real estate listing; apparently "THE STAIRCASE HAS A SMALL ROOM UNDERNEATH WITH A QUARTER BATH." Now, I'm familiar wit the real estate term, a "half bath." That means a bathroom without a bath (I hope that is clear.) A quick search on google elicited the information that a quarter bath was another name for ... just a washbasin. Say what??? What would be so tragic in saying "a washbasin?" After all, not a "rude word" like TOILET..... Robin |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
I will not coment on this or let Kate see it because I would like sex sometime this week :sneaky:
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Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler
(Post 5125811)
I will not coment on this or let Kate see it because I would like sex sometime this week :sneaky:
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Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 5125736)
Americans are very sweet people and I love their country .. (I love it to death, to use a quaint americanism.)
But why can they not forget the euphemisms, and just come out and say what they mean? I just read a real estate listing; apparently "THE STAIRCASE HAS A SMALL ROOM UNDERNEATH WITH A QUARTER BATH." Now, I'm familiar wit the real estate term, a "half bath." That means a bathroom without a bath (I hope that is clear.) A quick search on google elicited the information that a quarter bath was another name for ... just a washbasin. Say what??? What would be so tragic in saying "a washbasin?" After all, not a "rude word" like TOILET..... Robin |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Lowe's calls it a "Vanity"
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Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Old charmer - an old and ugly house
Stunning house - the house is not ugly Tudor - two bedrooms are in the attic which is not insulated; very hot in summer and very cold in winter Cape Cod - styled after Third World slum dwellings Sunny corner lot - noisy intersection of two busy streets Easy freeway access - noisy arterial street close to freeway Low maintenance lot - no yard; the kids will have to play in the street Meticulously maintained in the original condition - the appliances are 50 years old Ready to remodel - the house is about to collapse; you will have to invest twice the asking price in remodel before you can move in Newly remodeled kitchen - 50-year old cabinetry and faucets have been replaced with cheap modern equivalents Ready to move in - the interior has been painted with one coat of cheap paint Desirable neighborhood - this little house is extravagantly overpriced because the neighborhood has a snobbish reputation 1 car garage - you can drive your Ford Escort into the garage but there is no room to open the door In-city living - it is not safe to walk in this neighborhood after dark Recreation room with wet bar - basement has been painted and has a faucet Large family room - large basement Bedroom in basement - basement has a 1′ by 2′ window Lots of storage space - basement too small to be called a family room Partial mountain view - you can see the tip of Mt. Olympus if you climb the roof Territorial view - good view of your neighbor’s bedroom window Build sweat equity - the house is not inhabitable Storybook - the house is old and the roof is not flat Efficiently designed kitchen - the kitchen is too small to fit two people at the same time Seasonal creek - muddy ditch across the property Usable land - all the trees are gone. Doll-house - tiny place filled with ugly knick-knacks. Country living - too far from anywhere to drive to work Country in the city - a grotesquely overpriced large lot with a 2 bedroom house built before World War I Cozy - not a single room could fit a full size bed Three season sunroom - a small addition the owner did not have enough money to insulate Close to all amenities - the backyard is a shopping mall parking Beachfront property, complete remodeling in 1996, a steal at this asking price - hurricane Andrew motivated the remodeling; no hurricane insurance available, at any price Must see inside - the outside is ugly Motivated sellers - subtract 15% from the asking price Easy to heat - see “cozy” Wildlife nearby - children and pets get ticks and fleas Near transportation - Amtrak train goes through the backyard, every 15 minutes, day and night Pet friendly neighborhood - organic matter constantly deposited in the front lawn Neighborhood watch - your next door neighbor has binoculars trained on your house Just available - previous owner just died on the premises, hope you don’t believe in ghosts |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5126322)
Old charmer - an old and ugly house
Stunning house - the house is not ugly Tudor - two bedrooms are in the attic which is not insulated; very hot in summer and very cold in winter Cape Cod - styled after Third World slum dwellings Sunny corner lot - noisy intersection of two busy streets Easy freeway access - noisy arterial street close to freeway Low maintenance lot - no yard; the kids will have to play in the street Meticulously maintained in the original condition - the appliances are 50 years old Ready to remodel - the house is about to collapse; you will have to invest twice the asking price in remodel before you can move in Newly remodeled kitchen - 50-year old cabinetry and faucets have been replaced with cheap modern equivalents Ready to move in - the interior has been painted with one coat of cheap paint Desirable neighborhood - this little house is extravagantly overpriced because the neighborhood has a snobbish reputation 1 car garage - you can drive your Ford Escort into the garage but there is no room to open the door In-city living - it is not safe to walk in this neighborhood after dark Recreation room with wet bar - basement has been painted and has a faucet Large family room - large basement Bedroom in basement - basement has a 1′ by 2′ window Lots of storage space - basement too small to be called a family room Partial mountain view - you can see the tip of Mt. Olympus if you climb the roof Territorial view - good view of your neighbor’s bedroom window Build sweat equity - the house is not inhabitable Storybook - the house is old and the roof is not flat Efficiently designed kitchen - the kitchen is too small to fit two people at the same time Seasonal creek - muddy ditch across the property Usable land - all the trees are gone. Doll-house - tiny place filled with ugly knick-knacks. Country living - too far from anywhere to drive to work Country in the city - a grotesquely overpriced large lot with a 2 bedroom house built before World War I Cozy - not a single room could fit a full size bed Three season sunroom - a small addition the owner did not have enough money to insulate Close to all amenities - the backyard is a shopping mall parking Beachfront property, complete remodeling in 1996, a steal at this asking price - hurricane Andrew motivated the remodeling; no hurricane insurance available, at any price Must see inside - the outside is ugly Motivated sellers - subtract 15% from the asking price Easy to heat - see “cozy” Wildlife nearby - children and pets get ticks and fleas Near transportation - Amtrak train goes through the backyard, every 15 minutes, day and night Pet friendly neighborhood - organic matter constantly deposited in the front lawn Neighborhood watch - your next door neighbor has binoculars trained on your house Just available - previous owner just died on the premises, hope you don’t believe in ghosts |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Must be something with real estate agents worldwide...
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468604 |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 5125736)
Americans are very sweet people and I love their country .. (I love it to death, to use a quaint americanism.)
But why can they not forget the euphemisms, and just come out and say what they mean? I just read a real estate listing; apparently "THE STAIRCASE HAS A SMALL ROOM UNDERNEATH WITH A QUARTER BATH." Now, I'm familiar wit the real estate term, a "half bath." That means a bathroom without a bath (I hope that is clear.) A quick search on google elicited the information that a quarter bath was another name for ... just a washbasin. Say what??? What would be so tragic in saying "a washbasin?" After all, not a "rude word" like TOILET..... Robin There's a CARFAX commercial making fun of this very thing on air right now. The point of the ad is, get a CARFAX report so you know what you're getting. "Some flood damage" is replaced by "New upholstery!" etc. |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Very good Ray.
British estate agents always seem to say that a house "boasts" something, generally budget double-glazing or laminate flooring. |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Motivated Sellor amuses me.
Why would you advertise how desperate you are? |
Re: Why are Americans so mealy-mouthed?
Originally Posted by another bloody yank
(Post 5126738)
Must be something with real estate agents worldwide...
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468604
Originally Posted by Sally
(Post 5127520)
Very good Ray.
British estate agents always seem to say that a house "boasts" something, generally budget double-glazing or laminate flooring. |
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