j0nes 0 #1 November 21, 2005 If you're giving a statement to international press, try not to sound like the CIA Director who said: "This agency does not do torture." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #2 November 21, 2005 Well, we can't have him sounding more intelligent than his commander in chief, now can we? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #3 November 21, 2005 QuoteWell, we can't have him sounding more intelligent than his commander in chief, now can we? save that crap for speaker's corner girlfriend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #4 November 21, 2005 QuoteIf you're giving a statement to internation press, try not to sound like the CIA Director who said: "This agency does not do torture." Seems to be a trend. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 November 21, 2005 QuoteIf you're giving a statement to international press , try not to sound like the CIA Director who said: "This agency does not do torture." _________________________________________ I fixed it for you! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #6 November 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you're giving a statement to internation press, try not to sound like the CIA Director who said: "This agency does not do torture." Seems to be a trend. __________________________________ I think, you embarrassed ol' j0nes! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #7 November 21, 2005 Quote if you're going to speak English, do it properly. If you're giving a statement to internation press I can't understand you because you're not speaking English properly. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #8 November 21, 2005 Like that's not where this thread was headed anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #9 November 21, 2005 Skitt's Law "Spelling or grammar flames always contain spelling or grammar errors."If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,661 #10 November 21, 2005 QuoteIf you're giving a statement to internation press, try not to sound like the CIA Director who said: "This agency does not do torture." I have more concern about the truth of his statement than about his English. How many Americans can speak good English anyway?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #11 November 21, 2005 i think we can all agree there is a huge difference between mistyping and poor oral skils. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 November 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you're giving a statement to internation press, try not to sound like the CIA Director who said: "This agency does not do torture." I have more concern about the truth of his statement than about his English. How many Americans can speak good English anyway? ___________________________________ Seems like very damn few. I've seen it in our news-readers, teachers, politicians... not just the every day Joe. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #13 November 21, 2005 Yes. It is VERY important to have good oral skills. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 November 21, 2005 QuoteYes. It is VERY important to have good oral skills. ___________________________ Is that a double entendre? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #15 November 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteYes. It is VERY important to have good oral skills. ___________________________ Is that a double entendre? Chuck Mayyybeee..... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #16 November 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteYes. It is VERY important to have good oral skills. ___________________________ Is that a double entendre? Chuck Mayyybeee..... __________________________________________ Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,454 #17 November 21, 2005 >i think we can all agree there is a huge difference between mistyping > and poor oral skils. ?? How's that? You express yourself with other people orally; you express yourself to other people on-line through your writing. Carelessness in either is an indication that you don't care much about how your message looks or sounds. That doesn't mean you aren't smart. You may just care more about content than presentation, and that's fine. Just keep in mind that other people may feel the same way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #18 November 21, 2005 It's a common Americanism. Get over it; "We don't do *". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #19 November 21, 2005 QuoteIt's a commot Americanism. Get over it; "We don't do *". Where's that pic of a bunny with a pancake on his head? That would come in handy right about now... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #20 November 21, 2005 An Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him, The moment he talks he makes some other Englishman despise him. One common language I'm afraid we'll never get, Oh, why can't the English learn to... Set a good example to people whose English is painful to your ears? The Scotch and the Irish leave you close to tears There even are places where English completely disappears: Well, in America, they haven't used it for years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #21 November 21, 2005 QuoteAn Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him, The moment he talks he makes some other Englishman despise him. One common language I'm afraid we'll never get, Oh, why can't the English learn to... Set a good example to people whose English is painful to your ears? The Scotch and the Irish leave you close to tears There even are places where English completely disappears: Well, in America, they haven't used it for years... Lyrics by Spinal Tap? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #22 November 21, 2005 Quote>i think we can all agree there is a huge difference between mistyping > and poor oral skils. ?? How's that? The huge difference is that typing takes longer (for most) than speaking. By the time the word is half typed, I'm already four words ahead. That's how "international" became "internation". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,454 #23 November 21, 2005 >The huge difference is that typing takes longer (for most) than >speaking. By the time the word is half typed, I'm already four words >ahead. That's how "international" became "internation". No problems there; again, if misspelled words and the like don't bother you, then there's no reason to type more carefully or use a spellchecker. Some people find speaking correctly too much trouble as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #24 November 21, 2005 Quote>Some people find speaking correctly too much trouble as well. Yo, true dat ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #25 November 21, 2005 Here ya goWhy yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
