phases that make me want to smack someone

[petslover]

I agree, I think pretty much all of the statements made are offensive. The way people talk (many times this has to do with where a person grew up) has nothing to do with intelligence or "class." I think the notion of actually hitting someone based on the way they talk is a lot less "classy" than anything anybody could say.

Thank You. This really needed to be said. I agree 100 percent.

[critter crazy]

I agree, I think pretty much all of the statements made are offensive. The way people talk (many times this has to do with where a person grew up) has nothing to do with intelligence or "class." I think the notion of actually hitting someone based on the way they talk is a lot less "classy" than anything anybody could say.

Thank you, i agree completely! 100%!!

[Lady's Human]

"My Fair Lady" anyone?

[Miss Z]

hehe, Zara I have to give you a video of my fake british accent. I want to see where I'm from in England.

Oh yes please, I would love to place you in a region of the UK. Could be quite enlightening!

"My Fair Lady" anyone?

LOL.

[Catlady711]

"My Fair Lady" anyone?

LOVE that movie!!!! 'enry 'igging just 'ou wayt!!!

[shais_mom]

I do notice that she hasn't posted for quite awhile in this thread. I wonder if the subtle way she offends people has finally bit her in the proverbial buttocks.

[Rachel]

I actually go out of my way to not criticize someone's speech, probably to a fault. My co-worker often says something is a *mute* point rather than a *moot* point. I have yet to point out her error to her because I don't want to appear condescending.

I'm quite embarrassed when I am corrected but despite that I actually appreciate it. (Thanks, Staci, I'm one of those mamm-eio-gram people.) One time on the phone I mistakenly used the word appraise when I meant apprise and was corrected by the person I was speaking with. Of course I was and never have forgotten it, but I'm much less likely to ever do that again. So I welcome corrections from anyone here, it's a good way for me to learn something.

[IRescue452]

I don't think anybody literally wants to hit somebody for the way they talk.

[Blue_Frog]

Not so much a phrase, but I do a lot of training around the states, and bring my Canadian accent with me. I often get a good natured mocking from whatever group i end up training. The last group was in Atlanta, who kept asking me to say 'Aboot' and 'Eh' ... happens all the time, and actually works pretty well to loosen up a really serious group sometimes.

I also picked up the subulties of Y'all being for one person, and All Y'all for a group of someones, back when I was doing phone support at my last job - i might be one of the few people up here that pop it into conversation. Its just one of those uncommonalities up here, so i usually get laughed at my by friends when i do

[shais_mom]

. (Thanks, Staci, I'm one of those mamm-eio-gram people.) .

no worries i still love ya!!

[Whisk_Luva]

hehe, Zara I have to give you a video of my fake british accent. I want to see where I'm from in England.

I wouldnt mind hearing that either!

I often cringe when I hear some of my relatives who live in Oxford (which is, for those who are maybe unsure, in southern England) speaking to each other. Their pronunciation is just too proper for me, very stereotypical English accents. Like 'grass' and 'glass' are meant to be pronounced like you would say 'mass' and 'gas', but the 'a' is drawn out into an 'aahh' sound. Gah! I hate it! Yes, I'm a northerner through and through.

You must hate the way I talk then!

I do notice that she hasn't posted for quite a while in this thread. I wonder if the subtle way she offends people has finally bit her in the proverbial buttocks.

Who's she? The cats mother? Where I come from it is polite to address people by there names/usernames and not she. Maybe 'she' is busy! Maybe 'she' hasnt had time to post or hasnt seen the thread for awhile. By 'she' I think you mean Monica/Marigold2?
I am not trying to offend you by saying this just pointing some aspects of your post.

[-Pickle-]

Who's she? The cats mother? Where I come from it is polite to address people by there names/usernames and not she. Maybe 'she' is busy! Maybe 'she' hasnt had time to post or hasnt seen the thread for awhile. By 'she' I think you mean Monica/Marigold2?
I am not trying to offend you by saying this just pointing some aspects of your post

I Agree with Whisk_luva on this.

[-Pickle-]

have any of you ever heard a chav speak?
(townie) Would you rather hear "nice day isn't it?" or "dis day is like well jammy innit?"
Would you rather listen to "oh wow! isnt that gold necklace gorgeous?" or "dat Bling is like, well fetch!"
how about " Pamela Anderson looks very toned these days, dont you think?"
or " Pamela is well fit innit? she had another operation i wanna see her wearin dat red speedo again yeah? int she fit bruver?"

decide.

[sparks19]

I do think a couple can be pregnant Ever heard of Couvade syndrome. when a man experiences the symptoms of pregnancy. lol Plus.... in most cases men are in just as much pain from all the complaining pregnant women do. i don't have swollen legs, heart burn, or even any cravings anymore..... Other than a big belly I really don't have any symptoms (symptoms is the wrong word here but I can't think of a better one) of pregnancy other than a growing belly..... but my hubby has a growing belly too

The only thing people say that really makes me grit my teeth is "Whatever" and not in the sense of "Whatever you want" or "we can go to the beach or whatever." but the attitude filled "Whatever" does drive me a little batty lol.

[Whisk_Luva]

but my hubby has a growing belly too

Ha ha!