| Now that was a classy move 18:12 - Jun 17 with 7479 views | The_Major |
In case you haven't seen it.
Ref blows whistle to start match at Villa Park.
All players and officials take a knee for ten seconds, and then start the game.
Absolutely brilliant. |  | | |  |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:10 - Jun 18 with 2171 views | Darth_Koont |
| Now that was a classy move on 20:41 - Jun 17 by sparks |
Season.
SEASON FFS.
Drives me spare. |
It makes perfect sense though. |  |
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| Now that was a classy move on 12:13 - Jun 18 with 2162 views | Libero |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:10 - Jun 18 by Darth_Koont |
It makes perfect sense though. |
My old man has a similar aversion to Americanisms, odd really, especially as he spent 6 months living there in his 20's and I sincerely doubt he was as vocal in his disdain for their use of language/food/culture/etc then. |  | | |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:15 - Jun 18 with 2151 views | Darth_Koont |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:13 - Jun 18 by Libero |
My old man has a similar aversion to Americanisms, odd really, especially as he spent 6 months living there in his 20's and I sincerely doubt he was as vocal in his disdain for their use of language/food/culture/etc then. |
People who are resistant to language and its evolution just don't get language. | |
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| Now that was a classy move on 12:17 - Jun 18 with 2139 views | Libero |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:15 - Jun 18 by Darth_Koont |
People who are resistant to language and its evolution just don't get language. |
On the whole I agree, but I must agree that I hate the use of "can I get" that is particularly familiar from Americans. | | | |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:30 - Jun 18 with 2109 views | Darth_Koont |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:17 - Jun 18 by Libero |
On the whole I agree, but I must agree that I hate the use of "can I get" that is particularly familiar from Americans. |
Sure. There are always going to be some words and expressions that sound a bit off.
The interesting thing is seeing which ones stand the test of time or just fade away. On that note, I think you're going to have to accept "can I get". And it's no weirder than "may I have". | |
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| Now that was a classy move on 12:35 - Jun 18 with 2104 views | Libero |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:30 - Jun 18 by Darth_Koont |
Sure. There are always going to be some words and expressions that sound a bit off.
The interesting thing is seeing which ones stand the test of time or just fade away. On that note, I think you're going to have to accept "can I get". And it's no weirder than "may I have". |
Just sounds bloody rude to me.
Anyway, I'm turning into my Dad, enough of that. | | | |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:38 - Jun 18 with 2094 views | giant_stow |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:17 - Jun 18 by Libero |
On the whole I agree, but I must agree that I hate the use of "can I get" that is particularly familiar from Americans. |
When people use that term it gives me violent thoughts. |  |
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| Now that was a classy move on 12:44 - Jun 18 with 2083 views | Darth_Koont |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:35 - Jun 18 by Libero |
Just sounds bloody rude to me.
Anyway, I'm turning into my Dad, enough of that. |
A "please" is always needed, I think. It's basic respect even if it's part of someone's job description.
Americans generally don't do that and just say what they want. But not so much language as a cultural issue. | |
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| Now that was a classy move on 13:05 - Jun 18 with 2058 views | SpruceMoose |
| Now that was a classy move on 12:44 - Jun 18 by Darth_Koont |
A "please" is always needed, I think. It's basic respect even if it's part of someone's job description.
Americans generally don't do that and just say what they want. But not so much language as a cultural issue. |
An American friend once told me that many Americans find overuse of the word 'please' patronising, especially when there's a clear difference in the power dynamic between the people who are talking (for example when being served in a shop). They said it can sound insincere and overly polite. |  |
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| Now that was a classy move on 13:12 - Jun 18 with 2036 views | Darth_Koont |
| Now that was a classy move on 13:05 - Jun 18 by SpruceMoose |
An American friend once told me that many Americans find overuse of the word 'please' patronising, especially when there's a clear difference in the power dynamic between the people who are talking (for example when being served in a shop). They said it can sound insincere and overly polite. |
Sort of makes sense. But I always add hello, please, thank you and goodbye. With a smile and looking at them, rather than staring off to the side somewhere.
Reducing it to the purely transactional seems worse - certainly felt worse when I was a bartender back in the day. | |
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| Now that was a classy move on 14:55 - Jun 18 with 1999 views | Sharkey |
| Now that was a classy move on 13:05 - Jun 18 by SpruceMoose |
An American friend once told me that many Americans find overuse of the word 'please' patronising, especially when there's a clear difference in the power dynamic between the people who are talking (for example when being served in a shop). They said it can sound insincere and overly polite. |
That's interesting. But it's also exactly how I feel about Americans when they ask one's name and then throw it on the end of every question. |  | | |
| Now that was a classy move on 18:12 - Jun 18 with 1970 views | Meadowlark |
| Now that was a classy move on 13:05 - Jun 18 by SpruceMoose |
An American friend once told me that many Americans find overuse of the word 'please' patronising, especially when there's a clear difference in the power dynamic between the people who are talking (for example when being served in a shop). They said it can sound insincere and overly polite. |
But they're the ones who spout "you're welcome" insincerely whenever you say thanks!! |  | | |
| Now that was a classy move on 18:21 - Jun 18 with 1966 views | Darth_Koont |
| Now that was a classy move on 18:12 - Jun 18 by Meadowlark |
But they're the ones who spout "you're welcome" insincerely whenever you say thanks!! |
I like the Southern "Well, bless your heart!"
Which basically still means "F@ck you". | |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 20:55 - Jun 20 with 1886 views | Weekender |
| Now that was a classy move on 18:30 - Jun 17 by factual_blue |
Why oh why do people have to 'take a knee' these days?
Why can't they just kneel? |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 21:34 - Jun 20 with 1857 views | JimmyJazz |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 20:55 - Jun 20 by Weekender |
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Because they be woke
Well you did arks (ask) the question |  |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 21:37 - Jun 20 with 1855 views | SpruceMoose |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 21:34 - Jun 20 by JimmyJazz |
Because they be woke
Well you did arks (ask) the question |
You be a knob. | |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 21:39 - Jun 20 with 1849 views | JimmyJazz |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 21:37 - Jun 20 by SpruceMoose |
You be a knob. |
I thought in America knob isn't at all rude, they have more of an obsession with the word cock | |
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