Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 2004/03

From: "Joseph H. Fasel" <jhf@------.gov>
Subj: Re: [kl] English and American
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 20:48:28 -0500

Nancy,

Certainly, we can agree to disagree. As is no doubt obvious,
I greatly enjoy this sort of debate, but it's never meant to
be personal. If my use of the word "silly" was over the top,
I sincerely apologize for any offense. None was intended.

Warmest regards,
--Joe

P.S. Should anyone prefer, I sincerely apologise for any offence.
;-)

On 2004.03.05 18:03, "Buckman, Nancy" wrote:
> Joe,
>
> You think it is silly and I don't, so you and I have different points
> of view. You can call it English , American or nothing at all, but
> when people say one thing and it means another to someone else, it is
> NOT the same. There are words and phrases that are unique to the
> British and have a very different meaning here. Heck, sometimes I
> think Matthew (Lloyd) speaks a language from another planet. Mostly
> though I find out two or three days later what he really meant. So
> you keep speaking your universal English and I will continue to speak
> my American English. I am sure we can figure out what we are saying
> collectively. And Matthew, I love you in spite of the fact that I
> have to ask Rebecca to explain what you say sometimes!
>
> Nancy
>
> Nancy E. Buckman, CPO, AFO, Technical Assistant
> School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
> Anne Arundel Community College
> Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
> Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
> E-mail nebuckman@------.edu
>
>
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