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09-29-2011, 02:06 PM | #61 |
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Oh, I bet that is what he was saying! They passed by the context of it quickly, all I caught was that it was some kind of medical thing. We call those things podiatrists.
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09-29-2011, 02:09 PM | #62 |
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I only guessed because for years I could not understand why Americans pronounced chiropodist SO WRONG.
Nope. It was chiropractor.
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09-29-2011, 02:19 PM | #63 |
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Sorry, just noticed this.
Tea might be used for the final large meal of the day. It was in my family, until we learned to call it dinner. Certainly in my house it never meant lunch and I think that is general. BUT it's a tricky term. High Tea is the main evening meal. I think! Nanny and Grandad used the term for sandwiches, cakes, eggs, cold meat and pickles. Eaten on a Sunday when the man of the house was home - slightly earlier than work would usually permit him to eat. Afternoon Tea is tiny sandwiches and some cakes, usually followed later by dinner or a substantial supper. Cream Tea is supposed to be an afternoon snack, but it can spiral out of control. Scones, butter, cream, jam, and hot tea in a cup. Repeat until replete. Tea - dinner. Complicated? Hah. Think of all the terms you* have for fizzy drinks! * Americans
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09-29-2011, 02:25 PM | #64 |
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what is elevensies then?
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09-29-2011, 02:29 PM | #65 |
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Moar tea!
And biscuits. Clod can describe biscuits for you
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09-29-2011, 02:31 PM | #66 |
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@Clod, that "tea" thing drove me nuts on my trip to New Zealand.
Also, that secret message that Kiwi's have when it's time to send the evening company on their way. "Shall we have tea or coffee? " My response was "coffee, please".... followed by very startled looks from my hosts. |
09-29-2011, 06:05 PM | #67 |
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at 11am. morning snack. We sophistcated Europeans eat later then 'Merkins
#currentlyeatslunchat10:30
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09-29-2011, 06:07 PM | #68 |
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they pronounce chiropodist really wrong. like this: podiatrist
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