arwalden
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Mon Jan-24-05 01:55 PM
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what is "pardon me" supposed to mean? |
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don't make fun of me because i'm stupid, but i've never understood what that's supposed to mean.
I've always just used "HUH?" or "WHAT?" or "come again?" or "speak up, sonny"... or my all time favorite... "QUIT MUMBLING, DAMMIT!"
am i wierd? Why should I be asking to be pardoned, when it's clearly the OTHER person's fault for not speaking clearly??
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KurtNYC
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Mon Jan-24-05 01:56 PM
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1. Gerald Ford was confused about this also |
Jessica
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Mon Jan-24-05 01:57 PM
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2. It's considered polite, I guess .. |
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.. "Pardon me for not hearing, understanding ..."
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MADem
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Mon Jan-24-05 01:57 PM
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3. Ken Lay's new theme song, perhaps? n/t |
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Mon Jan-24-05 01:58 PM
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Edited on Mon Jan-24-05 01:58 PM by StopTheMorans
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Mon Jan-24-05 01:59 PM
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5. haha, you copying my post almost word for word |
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made my day. don't ask me why, but it did. maybe i'm a shallow excuse for a human being. :-(
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arwalden
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Mon Jan-24-05 02:20 PM
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... and I'm delighted that I could bring a little joy and happiness into what otherwise might have been a dull, lifeless and ordinary day for you. :hi:
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Lavender Brown
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Mon Jan-24-05 02:02 PM
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6. You are only supposed to use this expression |
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when asking for Grey Poupon.
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Mon Jan-24-05 02:24 PM
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8. or "I beg your pardon" |
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:wtf:
It's really not becoming to beg. As if someone would be THAT offended.
Pleeeeeaase pardon me. Pleeeeaasssse. :cry:
Like for a burp or some shit like that. :wtf:
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Mon Jan-24-05 02:27 PM
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"excuse me?" or "I'm sorry?" in order to say "speak up."
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