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A few other things that get me twitching; People who say 'Can I get' instead of 'Can I have'
People who answer a question beginning with the word 'so' that Taunton genie bloke will know what I mean.
Last but not least, Radio 4-as brilliant as it is, don't you just feel like shouting '****off' at some of the stuff it broadcasts?
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
Spoilt Victorian Child
04-07-15, 22:38
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.So they can try and wind old grumpy guts up.
the other bob wilson
05-07-15, 04:11
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
So they can try and wind old grumpy guts up.No, it's because they don't have the wit or imagination to realise they are making themselves sound like brain dead idiots - it completely nullifies what follows as far as I'm concerned and if that makes me an "old grumpy guts", I'm happy to be called one in this instance.
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
So they can try and wind old grumpy guts up.
No, it's because they don't have the wit or imagination to realise they are making themselves sound like brain dead idiots - it completely nullifies what follows as far as I'm concerned and if that makes me an "old grumpy guts", I'm happy to be called one in this instance.Well said, Bob. It happens alot in sandwich and coffee shops, or anywhere in Cathays when the students are home.
Taunton Blue Genie
05-07-15, 08:57
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.People like Chaucer and Shakespeare?
Spoilt Victorian Child
05-07-15, 09:46
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
So they can try and wind old grumpy guts up.
No, it's because they don't have the wit or imagination to realise they are making themselves sound like brain dead idiots - it completely nullifies what follows as far as I'm concerned and if that makes me an "old grumpy guts", I'm happy to be called one in this instance.It was a joke - set up so you needed to start the responding sentence with the word 'so'.
the other bob wilson
05-07-15, 10:13
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
People like Chaucer and Shakespeare?Just to say I agree with this, my problem is with the increasing use of the word "so" in the way Tuerto said - that is at the start of an answer to a question.
Jimmy the Jock
05-07-15, 10:16
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
People like Chaucer and Shakespeare?
Just to say I agree with this, my problem is with the increasing use of the word "so" in the way Tuerto said - that is at the start of an answer to a question.so, whats this thread all about?
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
So they can try and wind old grumpy guts up.
No, it's because they don't have the wit or imagination to realise they are making themselves sound like brain dead idiots - it completely nullifies what follows as far as I'm concerned and if that makes me an "old grumpy guts", I'm happy to be called one in this instance.I suppose you now think that makes me sound like a brain dead idiot even though it's perfectly correct.
the other bob wilson
05-07-15, 10:32
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
People like Chaucer and Shakespeare?
Just to say I agree with this, my problem is with the increasing use of the word "so" in the way Tuerto said - that is at the start of an answer to a question.
so, whats this thread all about?So, for people like Feedback who have trouble understanding what I'm saying despite my explanation just above his contribution, this is an example of what I'm talking about - what does the presence of the word "so" at the start of this add to what I'm saying?
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:
'Why am I doing this?'
'So, why am I doing this?'
There is more obvious exasperation in the second.
the other bob wilson
05-07-15, 10:57
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:But I'm talking about answering questions not asking them.
Colonel Cærdiffi
05-07-15, 11:06
So sick of the usual suspects ruining good threads with the same old bollocks.
Mike, can we have a separate 'So' board please?
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
People like Chaucer and Shakespeare?
Just to say I agree with this, my problem is with the increasing use of the word "so" in the way Tuerto said - that is at the start of an answer to a question.
so, whats this thread all about?
So, for people like Feedback who have trouble understanding what I'm saying despite my explanation just above his contribution, this is an example of what I'm talking about - what does the presence of the word "so" at the start of this add to what I'm saying?thanks for the condescending reply. I was merely pointing out that the use of the word so at the start of a semtence is perfectly valid depending on the context.So, for people like Feedback who have trouble understanding what I'm saying despite my explanation just above his contribution, this is an example of what I'm talking about - what does the presence of the word "so" at the start of this add to what I'm saying?thanks for the condescending reply. I was merely pointing out that the use of the word so at the start of a semtence is perfectly valid depending on the context.
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:
'Why am I doing this?'Any comment on the validity of the answer?
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:
'Why am I doing this?'
'So, why am I doing this?'Wilson knows what is mean, he's an old grump like me and has an ear for annoyances!
The use of the word 'so' at the start of a response is fine in context but I hear people often start by saying the word so' for no other reason than because it become commonplace to say it.
Its the same with 'kinder' as in I kinder like this or I kinder think the same. Its horrible. We are not American. We have something called the English Language and I kinder wish we would use it properly.
Literally people legit use it all the time.
the other bob wilson
05-07-15, 11:30
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:
'Why am I doing this?'
'So, why am I doing this?'
There is more obvious exasperation in the second. http://www.spectator.co.uk/features/7360278/its-so-annoying/ (http://www.spectator.co.uk/features/7360278/its-so-annoying/)
Colonel Cærdiffi
05-07-15, 11:32
"Gotten". Makes me cringe even when the Yanks use it. They might as well be saying "I tolded him to go".
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:
'Why am I doing this?'
'So, why am I doing this?'
There is more obvious exasperation in the second. You and bob didn't mention context, you just made a generic statement. For a wordsmith like bob that was quite an oversight.
'So' can change the intonation of a question. For example:
'Why am I doing this?'
'So, why am I doing this?'
There is more obvious exasperation in the second.
But I'm talking about answering questions not asking them. I had no idea what either of you two were referring to until Tuerto had the decency to explain. Perhaps you might want to try that approach once in a while as it might illicit a different response.
Mrs Steve R
05-07-15, 11:52
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif Lonely fu<kers. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
ian gibson
05-07-15, 13:56
People who start a sentence with 'To be honest', drives me up the fecking wall to be honest.
Ainsley Harriott
05-07-15, 14:47
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif Either that or they've seen MasterChef and have decided to show the world their genius idea of sticking the piece of meat on top of a small amount of mashed potato....GET A BIGGER PLATE AND PUT STUFF SIDE BY SIDE LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!!
Taunton Blue Genie
05-07-15, 15:26
Why do people start off a sentence with the word 'so'.
People like Chaucer and Shakespeare?
Just to say I agree with this, my problem is with the increasing use of the word "so" in the way Tuerto said - that is at the start of an answer to a question.Fair play http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/getmycoat.gif
Taunton Blue Genie
05-07-15, 15:27
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif The old 'Nom nom' pics...
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif
The worst part is that 90% of the time it looks shit too.https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/images/screenshots/products/24/247/247193/qqbtolnscdl1y4dvwafgoy2p9qbb5noxblxzlbsyodakjgnl4b dm77ctskrxdcz2-f.jpg?1416742045
People who say someone " is going to appeal the decision " instead of " appeal against the decision ".
I get wound up by people who insist on using a correct form of English, even though the correct use in itself is vague, and the use in itself is perfectly understandable and obvious.
Mrs Steve R
05-07-15, 16:47
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif
The worst part is that 90% of the time it looks shit too.You can join The Roast Dinner Police (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Roastdinnerpolice/?fref=ts) and have your dinner rated if you are sad enough. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Spoilt Victorian Child
05-07-15, 16:49
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif
The worst part is that 90% of the time it looks shit too.
https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/images/screenshots/products/24/247/247193/qqbtolnscdl1y4dvwafgoy2p9qbb5noxblxzlbsyodakjgnl4b dm77ctskrxdcz2-f.jpg?1416742045I know we always joke but Mrs R really should spend more time in the kitchen.
Mrs Steve R
05-07-15, 16:52
People who upload photos of their roast dinner on to facebook, wtf is that all about?? http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/shrug.gif
The worst part is that 90% of the time it looks shit too.
https://d3ui957tjb5bqd.cloudfront.net/images/screenshots/products/24/247/247193/qqbtolnscdl1y4dvwafgoy2p9qbb5noxblxzlbsyodakjgnl4b dm77ctskrxdcz2-f.jpg?1416742045
I know we always joke but Mrs R really should spend more time in the kitchen. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Taunton Blue Genie
05-07-15, 18:11
I get wound up by people who insist on using a correct form of English, even though the correct use in itself is vague, and the use in itself is perfectly understandable and obvious.What do you mean?
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