Can you say "Me neither"? - Page 2

johnny · 07-31-2002, 05:08 PM

Quote:

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

Azred · 07-31-2002, 06:47 PM

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]

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

Quote:

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

[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

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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 !

uss · 07-31-2002, 08:53 PM

Quote:

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 !

I am capable of speaking both proper and improper english but yes, i sure do talk with slang words and stuff

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

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

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

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

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

07-31-2002, 06:47 PM	#12
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	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] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

07-31-2002, 07:32 PM	#13
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 43 Posts: 2,217	Any way one would look upon it, the use of "me neither' in a sentance constitutes improper use of the english language. __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

07-31-2002, 07:42 PM	#14
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	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. __________________

07-31-2002, 08:02 PM	#16
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	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 ! __________________

08-01-2002, 08:32 AM	#19
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	See ? Listen to Donut, he is always right Well, mostly.... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________

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