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Posted by Fi on October 16, 2004, at 16:20:16
In reply to UK fanny...what pray tell does it mean...:), posted by Jai Narayan on October 15, 2004, at 17:59:15
Lets just say its not the same.
Whats that quote about 2 countries divided by a language? Dont use 'pants' in UK either, unless you mean underwear! Try 'trousers' instead..
Then we have lifts, pavements,curtains etc (instead of elevators, sidewalks and drapes). UK folk understand some US English as we see such a lot of your compatriots in US films/TV, but I suspect its harder the other way round!
Fi
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 16, 2004, at 16:48:40
In reply to Re: UK English » Jai Narayan, posted by Fi on October 16, 2004, at 16:20:16
It does seem the US is so dominant, in every way.
so I will never know the fanny thing?
Jai
deliciously innocent
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 16, 2004, at 17:24:47
In reply to Re: UK English, posted by Jai Narayan on October 16, 2004, at 16:48:40
> It does seem the US is so dominant, in every way.
> so I will never know the fanny thing?
> Jai
> deliciously innocent
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 16, 2004, at 17:43:39
In reply to Re: UK English » Jai Narayan, posted by Larry Hoover on October 16, 2004, at 17:24:47
thanks...I guess I better stop asking so publically or should I say pub*cally. did I give it enough **'s?
Larry thanks
jai
Posted by alesta on October 16, 2004, at 17:50:23
In reply to Re: UK English, posted by Jai Narayan on October 16, 2004, at 16:48:40
> It does seem the US is so dominant, in every way.
> so I will never know the fanny thing?
> Jai
> deliciously innocentoooooh..well i never! deliciously innocent in theory, maybe!..<only kidding!> :-) but seriously, fi, hope you didn't take offense to that, mate! btw, i love britain and brits and the way y'all talk and whatnot. i think i was a brit in a past life, as i have such an affinity for britishness..
amy :)
Posted by alesta on October 16, 2004, at 17:56:03
In reply to Re: UK English » Jai Narayan, posted by alesta on October 16, 2004, at 17:50:23
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 16, 2004, at 21:51:54
In reply to Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :), posted by Jai Narayan on October 16, 2004, at 17:43:39
> thanks...I guess I better stop asking so publically or should I say pub*cally. did I give it enough **'s?
> Larry thanks
> jaiGoogle, keywords british slang fanny---> first hit.
I am an expert googler, if I do say so myself.
Lar
Posted by AuntieMel on October 16, 2004, at 23:06:34
In reply to UK fanny...what pray tell does it mean...:), posted by Jai Narayan on October 15, 2004, at 17:59:15
Posted by Fi on October 17, 2004, at 7:28:49
In reply to fi, above post for you ;) (nm) » alesta, posted by alesta on October 16, 2004, at 17:56:03
Hey, no worries! (that's something I stole from Australian English- I do like it!)
I suspect there is more and more overlap. Kids here (black and white) are always saying things like 'innit' and 'know what I mean', or 'like.
eg my mother, like, she diss me bling, know what I mean, so I said to her that's not my problem, its cool, innit.. (repeat similar, many times, loudly, over mobile phone on busy train...)
I'm just off to have some cucumber sandwiches (white bread, crusts cut off of course!), and a cup of tea (little finger crooked!)
Mind you, I'm getting confused there as that's actually English rather than British. I live in England but I am Scottish. So hoots mon and lang may yer lum reek
(that's not at all rude, by the way!)
I'm off to hunt a haggis for tea (did you know that they have one set of legs shorter than the other so they can stand up straight on hillls?) Very nice with bashed neeps and tatties.
And to answer the other question people have (slightly ruder), the Scottish regiments dont, but have orders to do so when Scottish country dancing, and are otherwise not allowed to go upstairs in buses. Tho that was about 30 years ago- I dont have anyone who can advise me on current practice!
Sorry- this is probably getting v enigmatic! Explanations available if required..
Nice to do a bit of silly e-chatting!
Fi
Posted by verne on October 17, 2004, at 7:40:23
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » Jai Narayan, posted by Larry Hoover on October 16, 2004, at 21:51:54
Lar,
INFJ's think alike. I had just copied the very same link after doing the exact same goggle search when I noticed you had posted your results. It, too, was my first hit.
v.
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 17, 2004, at 9:15:22
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » Larry Hoover, posted by verne on October 17, 2004, at 7:40:23
Hi verne,
I just did the test again and got INFJ.
it seems that when I am at home one set of personality traits is operating while at work another....
that's the pickle.I use two very different personality assests in those two settings.
what does that mean other than the obvious...
the two locations have very different needs and require me to behave in certain ways?Jai
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 17, 2004, at 9:16:38
In reply to Re: UK English » Jai Narayan, posted by alesta on October 16, 2004, at 17:50:23
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 14:54:39
In reply to Re: fi, above post for you ;) » alesta, posted by Fi on October 17, 2004, at 7:28:49
> eg my mother, like, she diss me bling
now you soundin' like you from the hood, you know what i'm sayin?
> I'm just off to have some cucumber sandwiches (white bread, crusts cut off of course!), and a cup of tea (little finger crooked!)
cucumber sandwiches? yeeeick! how bout puttin some meat on that bun, love? (or, for vegetarians, a soy burger, i suppose)
> Mind you, I'm getting confused...
*you're* getting confused? Shiznit! :-)
<So hoots mon and lang may yer lum reekoh..my goodness.
> (that's not at all rude, by the way!)yeah RIGHT! (kiddin)
> Sorry- this is probably getting v enigmatic!
um, yeah, sure..
> Nice to do a bit of silly e-chatting!this is fun!!!!
i mean, yes, this is jolly good fun..(how's that? or is that english cornball terminology..)
cheerio, fi! :0)
amy
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 15:03:05
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » Larry Hoover, posted by verne on October 17, 2004, at 7:40:23
> Lar,
>
> INFJ's think alike. I had just copied the very same link after doing the exact same goggle search when I noticed you had posted your results. It, too, was my first hit.
>
> v.we may think alike on tasks where an outcome can be similar, but i have yet to find an INFJ who really thinks like me..we are all very unique. i just wanted to point that out..(i know you probably didn't mean to imply such a "global similarity' with your statement)
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 15:25:02
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » verne, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 15:03:05
> > Lar,
> >
> > INFJ's think alike. I had just copied the very same link after doing the exact same goggle search when I noticed you had posted your results. It, too, was my first hit.
> >
> > v.
>
> we may think alike on tasks where an outcome can be similar, but i have yet to find an INFJ who really thinks like me..we are all very unique. i just wanted to point that out..(i know you probably didn't mean to imply such a "global similarity' with your statement)Dats because yooz a goil.
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 15:34:46
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » alesta, posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 15:25:02
> Dats because yooz a goil.yeah, but i don't think like other 'goils', either, lol. what you talkin bout, lar? <spock eyebrow> :-)
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 16:46:44
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » Larry Hoover, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 15:34:46
>
> > Dats because yooz a goil.
>
> yeah, but i don't think like other 'goils', either, lol. what you talkin bout, lar? <spock eyebrow> :-)Da guyz done it one way, and you done it differenter.
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 16:59:29
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :), posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 16:46:44
> >
> > > Dats because yooz a goil.
> >
> > yeah, but i don't think like other 'goils', either, lol. what you talkin bout, lar? <spock eyebrow> :-)
>
> Da guyz done it one way, and you done it differenter.ooooh. okay, sweetie. i do many things differenter. you might say i'm the supreme oddball of the universe. :-)
aimee :)
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 17:29:55
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » Larry Hoover, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 16:59:29
> > >
> > > > Dats because yooz a goil.
> > >
> > > yeah, but i don't think like other 'goils', either, lol. what you talkin bout, lar? <spock eyebrow> :-)
> >
> > Da guyz done it one way, and you done it differenter.
>
> ooooh. okay, sweetie. i do many things differenter. you might say i'm the supreme oddball of the universe. :-)
>
> aimee :)Oh, you ain't smokin it. Most people know that a bun in the oven don't got nuffin at all to do with Bisquick, tho. There's a whole nuther principle involved wit dat.
Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 17:37:40
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » alesta, posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 17:29:55
> > > >
> > > > > Dats because yooz a goil.
> Oh, you ain't smokin it. Most people know that a bun in the oven don't got nuffin at all to do with Bisquick, tho. There's a whole nuther principle involved wit dat.i have no idea what you're saying right now..<grin> :) perhaps you and i should be the reigning king and queen oddballs of the galaxy..
Posted by saw on October 18, 2004, at 0:58:09
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :) » Larry Hoover, posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 17:37:40
It was about a cute and innocent thing that my 6 year old son said and that warmed a mother's heart.
I apologise for offending.
Sabrina
Posted by Jai Narayan on October 18, 2004, at 7:14:38
In reply to It WASN'T about language, posted by saw on October 18, 2004, at 0:58:09
So what innocently started with a sweet comment...
well we have traveled a great distance from your son's comment.
I kinda enjoyed the trip.
so please forgive us for being so silly....Good morning, saw...
It's Monday morning here on the east Coast of the US and
the sun is up, the cotton candy clouds are slouching towards the sun and over the mountain while colors define each clouds surface.
And I go to work today.
It's a good day.
Jai
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 18, 2004, at 9:58:12
In reply to It WASN'T about language, posted by saw on October 18, 2004, at 0:58:09
> It was about a cute and innocent thing that my 6 year old son said and that warmed a mother's heart.
>
> I apologise for offending.
>
> SabrinaNo, honey, you have no need for apologies. If anything, we do. We was just trying to be fanny, errr, funny. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Lar
Posted by AuntieMel on October 18, 2004, at 16:18:53
In reply to Re: Larry H. HOover...how did you find that? :), posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2004, at 16:46:44
What does that make me? Gender confused? I would have done the same you you and verne did - except of course I already knew the answer.
Maybe it's not gender related but proportional to geekiness?
>
> > Dats because yooz a goil.
>
Da guyz done it one way, and you done it differenter.
Posted by Mark H. on October 18, 2004, at 16:41:07
In reply to Re: It WASN'T about language » saw, posted by Larry Hoover on October 18, 2004, at 9:58:12
When I was attending university almost 30 years ago, we had a graduate student from Australia who was a resident advisor, someone who chaperoned the younger students at one of the undergraduate dorms.
She came to breakfast looking especially tired one morning and announced that "a freshman knocked me up about 4:30 this morning because he had lost his key." She had no idea why we all thought that was wonderfully funny.
On another occasion, one of her charges asked if she'd like to go to the football game on Friday night and root for the team. She turned bright red. Apparently, "root" meant something other than "cheer" in Australian English.
I love the differences in our "common" language!
Mark H.
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