Re: The Scots Who Left
Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
Steady on Bill, you can't do that, apparently! Just think we could upset all those thin skinned people out there and give them an excuse to run, post haste, back to their mother's apron strings. The age of courtesy is not dead in my book, which still allows for straight talking without all this political correctness stuff. I see nothing wrong with straight talking, if it gets the point across politely. But you have to be careful, you know, lest you get the label of being, er, well, "gasp", blunt!
Hey Jock, I'm just suggesting that some of the slang terms make it even more obscure. The term "fanny pack" that was used as an example is actually just a small waist pack. The term "fanny" is the slang that can cause the problem.
Maybe. 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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