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Jalima1108 Thu 21-Dec-17 17:28:35

of course, if you speak proper like wot I do, you are 'going down the town'
tchsmile
Myself is logging off.

Nonnie Thu 21-Dec-17 16:31:37

BlueBelle lots of people simply ask me to put my PIN in the machine, it is quite normal! Don't think I have ever had need to say I lost it.

lemongrove Thu 21-Dec-17 16:30:57

Bbevan....that’s a great idea! tchgrin ( myself would like)

notnecessarilywiser Thu 21-Dec-17 16:28:55

And what happened to the word "to"? I hear people "going cinema", "going town", even "going toilet" and it really, really grinds my gears! tchangry

MissAdventure Thu 21-Dec-17 16:26:14

"What would it look like?" Is a phrase I've heard a lot lately. It must be the new buzz speak.

Alima Thu 21-Dec-17 16:26:00

MissAdventure, Congratulations!!

BlueBelle Thu 21-Dec-17 16:23:43

Nonnie you would hate me as I often say ‘no problem’ I also say PIN number you wouldn’t say PI number or I ve lost my pin you d think they were looking for a safety pin or hair pin or something and Vampirequeen you d hate me too as I often use the word ‘guys’

MissAdventure Thu 21-Dec-17 16:22:13

We are pregnant.

BlueBelle Thu 21-Dec-17 16:19:15

Well you could be pedantic about ‘ my music’ as music is very personal and I may not like your taste so it could well be ‘my’ music
My big hate is men that talk about OUR pregnancy, they might have had five minutes involvement but there’s no OUR in padding around with a big tummy, an aching back, sore boobs, and the pain of childbirth NO It’s not OURS its definitely MINE

Nonnie Thu 21-Dec-17 16:16:46

BBevan they simply wouldn't get it!

I have several pet hates including 'no problem' after I have thanked someone. No one ever suggested there was a problem.

PIN number. Grrr who would say Personal Identification Number Number? My bank even prints it!

vampirequeen Thu 21-Dec-17 16:12:14

I hate 'you guy' or worse still 'yous guys'....aaaaarrrrggghhhh

BBbevan Thu 21-Dec-17 16:08:36

I would reply "Myself would like ..." They might find that odd and look to their own speech.
I hate the use of my, as in "I love my football" or I love my music". It is not necessary to use 'my'

Jalima1108 Thu 21-Dec-17 16:07:00

As the tour guide says 'My colleagues and myself will be pleased to help you in any way'
grin

gmelon Thu 21-Dec-17 16:02:14

When oh when did the word "you" get replaced with "yourself" ?
Also the waiters and waitresses that ask " what can I get for yourselves today".
Did the younger folks change the use of English language while I had my back turned?