Loiseau Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 "Passionate”! Arrrrrghhhhh!Everything, from restaurants to shipping lines, estate agents to schools declares it is "passionate" about whatever it delivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 [quote user="soupagirl"]When asked "How are you?" the new accepted reply seems to be "I'm good", which really annoys me.[/quote] Oh yesssss..my bête noire too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Isn't "I'm good" from Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajal Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 [quote user="Théière"]Isn't "I'm good" from Australia?[/quote]Does it really matter where it has come from? Isn't the fact it has arrived and is being used the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 [quote user="cajal"][quote user="Théière"]Isn't "I'm good" from Australia?[/quote]Does it really matter where it has come from? Isn't the fact it has arrived and is being used the issue.[/quote]Maybe in Australia there is a forum saying why do people keep saying " I am very well, thank you for asking" when I'm good will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I think both the meaning and the source of "I'm good" has been misunderstood on here.It is a multipurpose response to a variety of enquiries.The correct equivalent in Australia is "She's right". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 [quote user="nomoss"]I think both the meaning and the source of "I'm good" has been misunderstood on here.It is a multipurpose response to a variety of enquiries.The correct equivalent in Australia is "She's right".[/quote]Maybe but blokes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 You should realise thet the "she" in this case is neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupagirl Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 But "right" as in "correct"? How on earth is that a response to "How are you?". I apologise for not being familiar with antipodean-speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I am reading a great book at the moment. It is causing me to think outside the cube beyond left field and really examine where I am heading. 96% of people are hired for their mindset and not their skills. You can grow the skills but not the mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 At the end of the day why not run it up a flagpole and see who salutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Today, working in Hampstead, that reply I can't stand."Yeah, no" what does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Back in the day."Do you know what", to which I ask, "do you mean the Engineer ?" and invariably get a blank look as most people are completely unaware they use this expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 [quote user="Lehaut"]Back in the day."Do you know what", to which I ask, "do you mean the Engineer ?" and invariably get a blank look as most people are completely unaware they use this expression.[/quote][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le martin-pêcheur Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Here's one I haven't seen on the thread yet.You send an e-mail to a website for whatever reason and the reply............... "Thanks for reaching out to us"I am not drowning, falling nor want any form of affection, I simply sent an e-mail asking for information.Good thread, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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