How come ....

[kokopup]

Why have Americans chosen to use the phrase "how Come" when "why" conveys the same question?

[Karen]

Why have Americans chosen to use the phrase "how Come" when "why" conveys the same question?

I don't see anything wrong with using "How come" ... after all, one would also have to use another word with "Why" like "why do ..." in many instances.

Why do people become much ruder drivers during the "holiday" season?

[RICHARD]

You look for the XXXXXXX in the pantry, do not find it.
You go to the store, buy another.
You come home to put your new XXXXXXX, move a can/jar and there is the old XXXXXXXX?

[mruffruff]

Richard's been watching me. I have several XXXX in the cupboard now.




Why do people e-mail when a phone call would be better? I have a couple of business people who send me e-mails to ask questions (like what the mailing address is, did I send their report, etc.) when they can call our 800 line for a quicker answer.

[Catherinedana]

Why do people e-mail when a phone call would be better? I have a couple of business people who send me e-mails to ask questions (like what the mailing address is, did I send their report, etc.) when they can call our 800 line for a quicker answer.

Email gave us phonaphobes an easy way out. . .I hate to make phone calls and will often email when a call would actually be easier. I have try to overcome it but the phone makes me very nervous. I've gotten much better as I get older but there are times when I just can't face picking up the phone. . .

[RICHARD]

Richard's been watching me. I have several XXXX in the cupboard now.




Why do people e-mail when a phone call would be better? I have a couple of business people who send me e-mails to ask questions (like what the mailing address is, did I send their report, etc.) when they can call our 800 line for a quicker answer.

Let me guess?

Baking stuff. I own a whole forest of cinnamon containers.

[Medusa]

Why do people e-mail when a phone call would be better?

Yes, I don't get that either. A friend of mine wasn't receiving my replies to her email for some reason so rather than call me to see what was up, she emailed several of our mutual friends to ask if they'd heard from me and if I was alright. To complicate matters, those friends in turn emailed me! Why she/they couldn't pick up the phone and call me is ridiculous, especially if they thought there might be a problem!

[mruffruff]

And why do bosses think they can stand at your desk and have a loud conversation while you're trying to answer phones? They have offices for that.



Actually, Richard, it could be anything! Toothpaste, toilet paper, butter, dog food, etc.

[RICHARD]

Actually, Richard, it could be anything! Toothpaste, toilet paper, butter, dog food, etc.

I know I was just guessing!