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uss 07-31-2002 10:18 AM

In english, is it allowed to say "Me neither" instead of "Neither do i"? I think not but Johnny disagrees :D .

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Madman-Rogovich 07-31-2002 10:23 AM

i dont know dude but i say it all he time hehe

uss 07-31-2002 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Madman-Rogovich:
i dont know dude but i say it all he time hehe
I *used* to say it but then my sis said it aint correct. I *think* it isnt correct [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Kaltia 07-31-2002 10:25 AM

it's not...It's either I can neither do this or that (as an example) or I can either do this or that. It's a bit like saying "Me either" which frnakly sounds as though you're too stupid to string together correct sentances... :D

slackerboy 07-31-2002 01:02 PM

Basicly, it is incorrect. It is poor english.
and it is used very commonly. Americans dont speak
english very well :D

Wilbur 07-31-2002 02:20 PM

You know, languages have really changed recently. with so much education going on, more people know what is "proper". No longer do languages change as much as they used to. Really, whatever is the most common is correct, because that is just the flow of the language.

Attalus 07-31-2002 03:05 PM

Actually, many things are allowed in conversational English, but some things mark you as uneducated. Saying, "Me, neither," is one of those things. Of course, incorrect English can be used in emphasis, especially if the user usually speaks precise English. Them saying "I AIN'T gonna do it." gives the denial emphasis. But, Slackerboy is right, it is not strictly correct to speak in fragments.

[ 07-31-2002, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: Attalus ]

uss 07-31-2002 03:08 PM

Yes, yes, yes, YES!!! i was right and Johnny was wrong :D [img]tongue.gif[/img]

lroyo 07-31-2002 03:22 PM

Johnny is never wrong! He has beer!

SomeGuy 07-31-2002 04:40 PM

I can't join the chat for some reason.It goes through all the location things and I never get in.

johnny 07-31-2002 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aviendha:
Johnny is never wrong! He has beer!
:D :D :D :D :D

Azred 07-31-2002 06:47 PM

<font color = lightgreen>Slackerboy nailed it--most Americans speak very poorly and in a very lazy manner. I will revert to colloquialism when at home (for the most part) but in my previous job (which required being on the phone quite often) I was very particular in my speech, including the use of "whom", correct application of the subjunctive case, and making sure never to end sentences with prepositions. [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] </font>

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe 07-31-2002 07:32 PM

Any way one would look upon it, the use of "me neither' in a sentance constitutes improper use of the english language.

johnny 07-31-2002 07:42 PM

What is "proper English" anyway ? And who speaks it ? If an Englishman who studied Dutch for two years came to Holland and had a conversation with me, i'm pretty sure he doesn't understand half of what i'm saying. Too much slang and words that only exist in the streets, you won't find that in any books. I don't think there are that many people who speak proper English, or proper Dutch, or whatever kind of language.

uss 07-31-2002 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
What is "proper English" anyway ? And who speaks it ? If an Englishman who studied Dutch for two years came to Holland and had a conversation with me, i'm pretty sure he doesn't understand half of what i'm saying. Too much slang and words that only exist in the streets, you won't find that in any books. I don't think there are that many people who speak proper English, or proper Dutch, or whatever kind of language.
Oh shut up. Everybody knows im right and youre wrong but nooo, you still try to make yahself look good :D [img]tongue.gif[/img] ..
"Proper English" is the way it was written and is truly correct. Um, I think the englishman would understand. I belive the guys in England are enough smart to understand when another person speaks in correct english.
Btw, that street "Whazzup, homies!?" thing is in America :D .

johnny 07-31-2002 08:02 PM

I know that dude, but as long as i can make myself clear in English, i don't give a rats ass if it's proper English or not. I bet you don't speak proper Estonian either ! :D

uss 07-31-2002 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
I know that dude, but as long as i can make myself clear in English, i don't give a rats ass if it's proper English or not. I bet you don't speak proper Estonian either ! :D
I am capable of speaking both proper and improper english but yes, i sure do talk with slang words and stuff :D

Donut 08-01-2002 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by slackerboy:
Basicly, it is incorrect. It is poor english.
and it is used very commonly. Americans dont speak
english very well :D

Neither do Londoners. It's time you all started to talk proper english like what I do! :D

I use 'me neither' in conversational english:

Lanesra 'I can't 'kin stand those Tottenham tosspots!'
Donut 'Me neither!' ;)

johnny 08-01-2002 08:32 AM

See ? Listen to Donut, he is always right :D Well, mostly.... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Sir Goulum 08-01-2002 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by slackerboy:
Basicly, it is incorrect. It is poor english.
and it is used very commonly. Americans dont speak
english very well :D

SAME WITH CANADIANS!!!! At least me. Us canadians don't got no grammar skills :D


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