Speaking American (was Re: [geeks] whats a Good KVM?)

Steven Hill sjh at waroffice.net
Thu Jan 8 13:15:03 CST 2004


> But you _should_ use " y'all " in your native English.  It fills an
> important gap; there isn't really a better second person plural in the
> English tongue.

You is still perfectly acceptable!
We in Scotland on occasions use "yous" which is handy.
Rumour has it ewes are also used in parts, but that's a different matter.

> I can't be the only person who thinks it would be amusing to hear "
> y'all " and "all y'all" on BBC radio ....

Aye.

Damn, I could cope with some BBQ from Rudy's now.

-- 
Steven Hill

Your child may be an honor student, but you're still an idiot.



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