Will I ever get the hang of this?
Oct 24th 2006, 10:05 pm
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Will I ever get the hang of this?
I just can't seem to remember that Americans (or most of those I have met at least) take things so literally, which is perhaps why our sense of humour troubles them so. Usually I remember but this morning, on returning from taking my daughter to the school bus pick up point, I passed a neighbour trudging, like me, through the early morning snow.
He said, Howdy - and I said - Warm enough for ya? With a big smile. He looked fully confused, looked around and said - dude, it's snowing!!?!??
Erm.....yes....it's snowing. Ah well. As all of my school reports said - must try harder!!! ha ha
He said, Howdy - and I said - Warm enough for ya? With a big smile. He looked fully confused, looked around and said - dude, it's snowing!!?!??
Erm.....yes....it's snowing. Ah well. As all of my school reports said - must try harder!!! ha ha
Oct 24th 2006, 11:13 pm
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
don't worry you'll find most people here have that problem. That's one of the many reasons why we are all here in BE 
Oct 24th 2006, 11:21 pm
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
He called you 'Dude' this should be self explanitary. 
Oct 24th 2006, 11:23 pm
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
don't worry you'll find most people here have that problem. That's one of the many reasons why we are all here in BE
Oh, I know really. They get jokes more when in conversation rather than in passing I guess. they are a nice enough bunch on the whole. Bless em.
Oct 25th 2006, 12:13 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Thydney
He called you 'Dude' this should be self explanitary.
Oct 25th 2006, 12:25 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Bob
I'd be in trouble then, as about half the office say that
Oct 25th 2006, 5:11 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Thydney
He called you 'Dude' this should be self explanitary.
Oct 25th 2006, 5:52 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler
My Stepson called me 'Dude' last week ............ I sent him to bed early with no TV, no book and the ulimate punishment ! ........... NO GAMEBOY
Oct 25th 2006, 5:58 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
I just can't seem to remember that Americans (or most of those I have met at least) take things so literally, which is perhaps why our sense of humour troubles them so. Usually I remember but this morning, on returning from taking my daughter to the school bus pick up point, I passed a neighbour trudging, like me, through the early morning snow.
He said, Howdy - and I said - Warm enough for ya? With a big smile. He looked fully confused, looked around and said - dude, it's snowing!!?!??
Erm.....yes....it's snowing. Ah well. As all of my school reports said - must try harder!!! ha ha
He said, Howdy - and I said - Warm enough for ya? With a big smile. He looked fully confused, looked around and said - dude, it's snowing!!?!??
Erm.....yes....it's snowing. Ah well. As all of my school reports said - must try harder!!! ha ha
Reg. Frank R.
Oct 25th 2006, 9:28 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Bob
I'd be in trouble then, as about half the office say that
Dude/man.
Oct 25th 2006, 9:57 am
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Silly Sod
I just can't seem to remember that Americans (or most of those I have met at least) take things so literally, which is perhaps why our sense of humour troubles them so. Usually I remember but this morning, on returning from taking my daughter to the school bus pick up point, I passed a neighbour trudging, like me, through the early morning snow.
He said, Howdy - and I said - Warm enough for ya? With a big smile. He looked fully confused, looked around and said - dude, it's snowing!!?!??
Erm.....yes....it's snowing. Ah well. As all of my school reports said - must try harder!!! ha ha
He said, Howdy - and I said - Warm enough for ya? With a big smile. He looked fully confused, looked around and said - dude, it's snowing!!?!??
Erm.....yes....it's snowing. Ah well. As all of my school reports said - must try harder!!! ha ha
The mid-west...... ~shudder~
Oct 25th 2006, 12:44 pm
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by Thydney
He called you 'Dude' this should be self explanitary.
He was stoned?
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<~~~ I think this smiley looks stoned.)
Oct 25th 2006, 2:03 pm
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by BrigieDarling
He was stoned?
( <~~~ I think this smiley looks stoned.)
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<~~~ I think this smiley looks stoned.)
Oct 25th 2006, 3:37 pm
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Re: Will I ever get the hang of this?
Originally Posted by workboresme
A girl I work with calls everyone either "Dude" or "Hooker". It's really embarrassing in professional situations..........
