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lostD
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11 Feb 2011, 5:41 am

Pandora_Box wrote:
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I normally don't use words that can be said in a slang way, like "come"...
I find it embarrassing to use because I think who ever hears it will try to make a joke on me about saying it


Its funny how everyone here says they don't use "slang" words, however, they are using a slang term right in the middle of their sentence. Slang is "slang" word. The actual term is "colloquialism".

So a sentence really should read, "I avoid modern day colloquialism"

So I guess everyone uses slang after all.


I do not think most of us really meant that we never use "slang" at all but we do not tend to speak like most people of our age, so you are right, we should probably say "avoid". :D
I cannot really say that I do not use slang in English because it is not my native language and I have less trouble using words in it. (I can't say "cheers" instead of thank you and hate "see you later" for no reason though) but I know that most young people feel that I am arrogant when I speak French because I do not use "their language". :lol:



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11 Feb 2011, 5:47 am

lostD wrote:
I do not think most of us really meant that we never use "slang" at all but we do not tend to speak like most people of our age, so you are right, we should probably say "avoid". :D
I cannot really say that I do not use slang in English because it is not my native language and I have less trouble using words in it. (I can't say "cheers" instead of thank you and hate "see you later" for no reason though) but I know that most young people feel that I am arrogant when I speak French because I do not use "their language". :lol:


I completely understand.



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11 Feb 2011, 12:49 pm

I refuse to say the word ''Asperger's''. I don't think I ever have said it. I don't have trouble writing it down, but verbally saying it causes me stress and anger. I think it's because I hate having it so much.


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11 Feb 2011, 5:20 pm

Verdandi wrote:
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I will not say the words ret*d, ret*d, imbecil, moron, idiot or feeble minded.


Well played and well said.

I'm a big fan of avoiding slurs in general. This isn't political correctness, but simple politeness and respect.

Now I feel guilty. I regularly call myself most of those things.