phrases that puzzle me
12-17-2009, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by dallasnewsgirl
Actually, this is correct -
Feeling good was good enough for me, good enough for me and Bobby McGee.
Replace it with "I" - doesn't work.
"Feeling good was good enough for I, good enough for Bobby McGee and I."
12-17-2009, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
why do we say "don't forget to" when we really mean "remember to"
I read somewhere that our little brains remember "NOT" and tune out the rest - is this so?
a question that I think should be banned: "Did you or did you not . . . . ?"
seems to me that "Did you . . . .?" would be adequate
I read somewhere that our little brains remember "NOT" and tune out the rest - is this so?
a question that I think should be banned: "Did you or did you not . . . . ?"
seems to me that "Did you . . . .?" would be adequate
If you ask DH a two-parter question? He will say yes.
Or, he will say no.
You will not know which part he is answering:shock:
I believe that our brains DO NOT remember, the NOT, example:
Tell a kid NOT to do something.
More times than not, (lol), they 'picture' what you said, and may actually be stimulated to 'do', the thing.
*Don't think of a car.*
Well of course, you have to see what I'm saying, before you can NOT do it.
I was very aware of this with my kids.
Modeling behaviors with children is far more effective, than telling and for pete's sake...what is up with all the screamers in the world?...but I digress...
I go where the pictures take me, and they keep a comin'.
The above is just my humble expressions and not intended to be interpreted as the responsibility of the poster, lol.
bear, you do make me think. I love that! :-D
12-17-2009, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
When someone adds "right?" to the end of a sentence.
i may or may not know if it's "right" - could be "left" for all I know
i may or may not know if it's "right" - could be "left" for all I know
I know, right.
ppl do that around here. are they really looking for confirmation?
12-17-2009, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
I think its funny....all areas seem to have specific sayings...it adds to our character I think... :-D
I think that your spot on, Patti,...lol.
Stole that one from our euro members.
I do think sayings kind of spread round communities and such. me? i love accents...no matter what they are saying.
(shh! I have a strong one, so I'm told.)
12-17-2009, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Admin
I read somewhere that our little brains remember "NOT" and tune out the rest - is this so?
So if you are repeating an affirmation "don't screw up", your brain will actually feel as if you are instructing it to "screw up".
The same thing happens with anything like "not, don't, never", etc.
I tend to read and post, read and post.
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12-17-2009, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kwhite
Here is Central Pa a lot of people say "So they did" after sentences. It drives me CRAY and they mix up Let and Leave all of the time. "John went to the store, so he did." "I am not here to answer the phone so let me a message." GRRRRRRR!
I am feeling good this evening. Just want to give somebody a nuggie on their head. Anybody got a stool?:mrgreen:
12-17-2009, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
"Already" at the end of the sentence is from the Midwest? I hadn't heard it before, and I have been in the Midwest most of my life. I would agree, though, that areas have peculiarities in the speech used. That alone makes travel fun for me, as I get to listen to different speech patterns.
I love it!
I love it!
Some families have their own phrases that are unique.
Gallivanting - going out and about on unnecessary errands or visits
we gallivant all the time...and when we get there? we mess and gaum!:lol:
12-17-2009, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
I have always mis-pronounced album- every one in my family says alblum- with an extra l. Ever hear of that? I think I have the habit broken, but who knows! LOL!
12-17-2009, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Baren*eh*ked_canadian
Heh, most of those would drive me up the wall!
I've heard people say 'already' at the end of whatever they're saying, but I think I probably heard it more on TV than anywhere else, because I don't think people around here actually say that.
What drives me really crazy, is when people say 'yous guys' or something similar. ARRRGH!!!! It doesn't happen often and it's mostly people who are uneducated who say that around here. Maybe it's common elsewhere, I don't know.
Or what about 'don't' instead of doesn't. "She don't know what time to go pick him up"
Or what about double negatives like "I don't know nothing"
I never understood how that made sense...
They used to call me the 'grammar b!tch' in high school, I can understand why, lol!
I've heard people say 'already' at the end of whatever they're saying, but I think I probably heard it more on TV than anywhere else, because I don't think people around here actually say that.
What drives me really crazy, is when people say 'yous guys' or something similar. ARRRGH!!!! It doesn't happen often and it's mostly people who are uneducated who say that around here. Maybe it's common elsewhere, I don't know.
Or what about 'don't' instead of doesn't. "She don't know what time to go pick him up"
Or what about double negatives like "I don't know nothing"
I never understood how that made sense...
They used to call me the 'grammar b!tch' in high school, I can understand why, lol!
Got married to a kuntry boy...guess what rubbed off?
all my edja-ma-cation!
His family all say, "this here, and that there."
yeeeoowww!
It gets in your head and your granny's lye soap won't get it out.
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