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"ya know", "like" and "um"

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Another Brother, Jun 2, 2005.

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  1. Rockets2K

    Rockets2K Clutch Crew

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    Im only guilty of saying "man" and "dude" quite often.

    I especially love using Dude...it can be used in so many ways depending on how you say it..

    .One of my peeves...people who will answer you with...Yea, right...or just....right?
     
    #41 Rockets2K, Jun 3, 2005
  2. Fegwu

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    Wary does not necessarily rhyme with Gary. It is closer to Horry and than Gary. Your point is well taken.
     
    #42 Fegwu, Jun 3, 2005
  3. Mr. Brightside

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    "axed" has got to be the worst of all the sayings. I refuse to hire anyone who says that. I dont mind "like" or "um's" cause lumberg says it.
     
    #43 Mr. Brightside, Jun 3, 2005
  4. RocketForever

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    The professor of my speech class actually counted the number of 'um' and 'eh' in each speech and then graded it accordingly.
     
    #44 RocketForever, Jun 3, 2005
  5. JuanValdez

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    :confused: What part of the country are you from?
     
    #45 JuanValdez, Jun 3, 2005
  6. Another Brother

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    "Ask" is really hard to pronounce for some african americans. There was a time when I had to pause and think of the word Mask before I tried ask.

    Weird.
     
    #46 Another Brother, Jun 3, 2005
  7. droxford

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    JBIIRockets - Sorry to hear about your job.

    Rocketman95 - Weren't you looking for a legal assistant position?
     
    #47 droxford, Jun 3, 2005
  8. Rocketman95

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    I was, but I got a position with a legal software company.
     
    #48 Rocketman95, Jun 3, 2005
  9. droxford

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    Interesting - may I ask what software?
     
    #49 droxford, Jun 3, 2005
  10. Rocketman95

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    The company's called DataCert. We provide electronic billing between law firms and corporate legal departments.
     
    #50 Rocketman95, Jun 3, 2005
  11. SwoLy-D

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    Not a very good reason when you can clearly say: "ASS". ;)

    Do you say "ax" when doing your line of work? I am sure you get laughs from that alone. :D
     
    #51 SwoLy-D, Jun 3, 2005
  12. Another Brother

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    Nah, it's included in my pre-show exercises! :eek:
     
    #52 Another Brother, Jun 3, 2005
  13. bnb

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    I worked with a guy who always made excuses and blamed others...

    "but you axed me to..." "i did what you axed me" "you should have axed me"

    In my mind, I was always thinking ---- If I could axe you I would!
     
    #53 bnb, Jun 3, 2005
  14. Locke

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    I work on a floor with 200 people of many races and nationalities and I have not heard "axed" or "assed" once in place of "asked"
     
    #54 Locke, Jun 3, 2005
  15. bnb

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    People from the Carribean tend to say 'axed.' My parent's neighbour (who's as white as white can be) has a strong Jamaican accent. He says 'axed.'
     
    #55 bnb, Jun 3, 2005
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    I tend to tease my friends for saying "like," as well as "pitcher" instead of "picture."
     
    #56 roxgirl, Jun 3, 2005
  17. JuanValdez

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    I think he's right though that folks using the acceptable pronunciation pretty much swallow the k when it is past tense. I've been saying it to myself, and the k is basically not there. Is it more right simply because more people say it that way?
     
    #57 JuanValdez, Jun 3, 2005
  18. SwoLy-D

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    No, he was raised by African Americans in Fifth Ward. ;)
     
    #58 SwoLy-D, Jun 3, 2005
  19. mateo

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    I think JuanVladez is right about the swallowing the k in past tense.

    But "axed" is a lot like "prolly". Feel free to say it, I dont care, but dont expect it to help your job prospects. I had to make an effort to remove "like" from my vocab....I sounded like a teenager with the "he was like, whats up." garbage.

    I sadly use "dude" sometimes. I try not to at work.
     
    #59 mateo, Jun 3, 2005
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