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Jason T
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quotePosted at 16:27 on 4th September 2008
Sorry Peter, i'll be polite next time i ask you directions!! Laughing
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Barbara Shoemaker
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quotePosted at 17:25 on 4th September 2008

Thanks, Peter.  Glad to know we're thought of as being polite when we're there.

Lyn, the way you phonetically spelled it sounds correct when I hear it in my head (I hear it said with a Scottish burr).  The people on TV were elongating the word with a long "O" - Edinbur-oh.

Thanks for the insight!

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Peter Evans
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quotePosted at 21:00 on 4th September 2008

Thank you Andy.

I find that lack of politeness in this country is on the increase. I cant believe it, but the older genaration are the worst. They seem to think that only the young should say please and thank you.

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Krissy
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quotePosted at 21:29 on 4th September 2008

Is saying "Oy" considered rude?

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Sue H
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quotePosted at 21:32 on 4th September 2008
Oy is as bad as hey, or hey you. Just not a polite way to attract someones attention. I'll use it on my boys when they aren't listening to me.
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Denzil Tregallion
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quotePosted at 21:32 on 4th September 2008
yes Krissy it is and all
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Krissy
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quotePosted at 21:32 on 4th September 2008
Ah ha!!!  Thanks again Sue!! 
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quotePosted at 21:33 on 4th September 2008
Oh thank you too Denzil!!!
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Denzil Tregallion
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quotePosted at 21:36 on 4th September 2008

no problem Krissy and allWink

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