phases that make me want to smack someone

[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.

[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!

[Miss Z]

You must hate the way I talk then!

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.

He he, well I guess I can just about forgive you seeing as you own two absolutely gorgeous hammies and we get to see pics of them every so often.

And I agree with you on the fact that Marigold maybe just has been busy since this thread ventured a little into troubled waters. I haven't seen her post anything remotely offensive, if, for example, she had posted that she did not like my accent or phrasing, I would just laugh it off or let it be. I wouldn't take it to heart, it's not like it's going to change the hearing preferments of either concerned.

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.

Oh yes, I've conversed with 'chavs' on many an occasion, in fact I know quite a lot! I am a user of the phrase 'innit', although my Lancastrian variation causes me not to pronounce the 't', so it becomes more of an 'innih'. Drives my mum round the bend.

I also have to admit that when I'm talking with people I'm really at ease with, like really close friends, I slack in pronouncing my 'th's, instead they become a 'ff' sound. So for example, I sometimes end up calling my friend Katherine 'Kaffrine'! I try my best not to, but I have to concentrate a bit, lol.

[shais_mom]

you're darn right I mean Marigold2.
I didn't realize what I said was offensive, when I referred to 'she'. I was posting to critter crazy and assumed she knew who I meant as Critter Crazy was the one who was offended by her.

I disagree - I've heard from too many people that she has upset b/c she offends you by being subtle.
what I mean by this and I'm not calling anyone this - JUST AS an example.
not subtle==== you're stupid
subtle - not very bright.
I've heard about comments of her's in other threads where she subtley offends someone with humor but you know there is bite in her words. Unlike someone else on the board who flat out told a person to don't let the door smack her on the way out of the thread. (and I'm not giving names on that one either)
plenty of people were offended by someone (anyone) saying that just by the way a person talks makes them want to commit acts of violence.
just my .02.

and I don't have a clue as to what you mean by cat's mother- yea - no clue what that means.

[Whisk_Luva]

you're darn right I mean Marigold2.
I didn't realize what I said was offensive, when I referred to 'she'. I was posting to critter crazy and assumed she knew who I meant as Critter Crazy was the one who was offended by her.

I disagree - I've heard from too many people that she has upset b/c she offends you by being subtle.
what I mean by this and I'm not calling anyone this - JUST AS an example.
not subtle==== you're stupid
subtle - not very bright.
I've heard about comments of her's in other threads where she subtley offends someone with humor but you know there is bite in her words. Unlike someone else on the board who flat out told a person to don't let the door smack her on the way out of the thread. (and I'm not giving names on that one either)
plenty of people were offended by someone (anyone) saying that just by the way a person talks makes them want to commit acts of violence.
just my .02.

and I don't have a clue as to what you mean by cat's mother- yea - no clue what that means.

Oh, maybe you dont use that phrase where you live Shais_mom. Its a very common phrase here... it just basically means that 'she' could mean anyone (the cats mother, a elephant etc).

Shais_mom, you are posting for the world to see though, not just to Critter Crazy.

Marigold2 didnt mean actual violence. She just means it annoyed her for a second... I know she would never use violence.

Being Subtle is better than not being subtle in my opinion. And by reading Marigold2's posts it sounds like doesnt mean to offend people, she does it with humor. And she sometimes says what she thinks.... Isnt she allowed to voice her opinion? Some of her posts may come across rude but read between the lines. Like 'im not fond of the ---- accent' it does not mean she hates the people, just she finds it hard to listen to. (as someone else pointed out earlier).

And I know Marigold2 has been very busy at work lately, I doubt she has had the time to reply.

Just my opinion.

[Whisk_Luva]

He he, well I guess I can just about forgive you seeing as you own two absolutely gorgeous hammies and we get to see pics of them every so often.

LOL! As long as I can understand people I dont mind LOL! (More photos to come sometime at the weekend or early next week of the hammy boys by the way )

And I agree with you on the fact that Marigold maybe just has been busy since this thread ventured a little into troubled waters. I haven't seen her post anything remotely offensive, if, for example, she had posted that she did not like my accent or phrasing, I would just laugh it off or let it be. I wouldn't take it to heart, it's not like it's going to change the hearing preferments of either concerned.

I agree

[shais_mom]

Isnt she allowed to voice her opinion?

Just my opinion.

you are entitled to YOU'RE opinion and I'm entitled to mine as are others.
and If I think she's rude and other's think she's rude that's MY opinion. If you don't that's your's.
I'm done with this.

[shais_mom]

Shais_mom, you are posting for the world to see though, not just to Critter Crazy.

I'm sorry but THIS bothers ME, after being on internet forums for 7 years I didn't realize that???
that's fine that you want to stand up for your friend but I'm doing the same. I'm standing up for the people that aren't for themselves either, as its about time someone did it with all the snarkiness and cattiness (no offense to cats ) that's going on lately. And I do not mean you at all or Marigold specifically its been going on a lot lately.