Emma 0 #1 August 3, 2002 Hello...Just after some help from the US skydiving community...(nothing to do with skydiving though, sorry - but you lot are the best source I have for some frank feedback!) I'm about to come to New York from London to do a big sales presentation. Is the word 'WANKERS' an acceptable word for a pitch? (As in, 'there is no room in this market for wankers'). Does anyone even know what it means? (I suspect not...) If you could suggest an alternative that's US friendly, it would be much appreciated... Thx E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 August 3, 2002 erm .... no. Wanker is usually used as an insult meaning someone who "jerks off".____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaLaLady 0 #3 August 3, 2002 They'll all know you are only talking about yourself sista! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 August 3, 2002 Emma~ Indeed I am aware of the term and NO it would not be acceptable. There are other words that are used as terms of "endearment" by Brits and Aussies that folks in the US find quite offensive. Please feel free to PM me if you have any doubts. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 4 #5 August 3, 2002 QuoteIs the word 'WANKERS' an acceptable word for a pitch?It depends on what you're selling... Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 August 3, 2002 Bwahhhhh HH made a funny!!! Yeah he's right Emma.....we're all just sittin' on a gold mine!!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #7 August 3, 2002 What, does Emma have RSI from wanking too??? Just a family of tossers, aren't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #8 August 3, 2002 Could be worse, they could be bottlers. There is no way I would use that term in a US sales presentation. Many terms that brits use are considered much more foul over here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #9 August 3, 2002 Emma, in my little corner of North America, a "wanker" is someone who practices self-gratification... one who "visits the palm sisters", "spanks the monkey", "pulls their pud", etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #10 August 4, 2002 funny and all this time I thought it was a Male skydiver from the UK Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #11 August 4, 2002 QuoteIf you could suggest an alternative that's US friendly, it would be much appreciated... A "clinton"?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judedre 0 #12 August 4, 2002 elo darlin i belive the yanks would prefer the word "asshole" aint no room for any assholes OR loosers they like that word i would use NORBERT or plonker or twat but they wouldnt get that so try asshole looser or doochebag 1 of them should fit in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaLaLady 0 #13 August 4, 2002 ***Just a family of tossers, aren't you?*** Why do you keep hanging around us all the time then and trying to actually BE part of our family? I take it our engagement is off then? I'll give you back your sheepskin jumpsuit asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #14 August 4, 2002 I had to read this post Emma coz I read the subject line and couldn't figure out if it ment, 1. Help wankers As in help me , help me the wankers are comming or 2. help wankers As in give a wanker a hand some time. but after reading the post I see I was wrong on both counts. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma 0 #15 August 5, 2002 Good, my fears are confirmed, thanks - WANKERS is out and LOSERS is in.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #16 August 5, 2002 what the HECK are you selling? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
