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Current linguistics obsession: the difference in English between “few/little” and “a few/a little”
“He convinced few people” Negative connotation; he did not convince that many people.
“He convinced a few people” Neutral to positive connotation; he did manage to convince some people.
“They found a little food” “Neutral to positive connotation; it might not be a lot, but they did manage to find some food.
“They found little food” Negative connotation; that’s not going to be enough food.
þink again.
getting thorny in the linguistics fandom
þorny*
That also goes for using ß as an aesthetic B.
On my old server, there was a character named ßillyßadass.
This never failed to make me laugh, because that letter is not pronounced like B. It is a sharp S.
That guy named himself SsillySsadass.
“Millennials are so entitled"
Actually, the ‘you’re welcome’/’no problem’ issue is simply a linguistics misunderstanding. Older ppl tend to say you’re welcome, younger ppl tend to say no problem. This is because for older people the act of helping or assiating someone is seen as a task that is not expected of them, but is them doing extra, so it’s saying ‘I accept your thanks because I know I deserve it.’
‘No problem’, however, is used because younger people feel not only that helping or assisting someone is a given and expected, but also that it should be stressed that you’re need for help was no burden to them (even if it was).
Basically, older people think help is a gift you give, younger people think help is an expectation required of them.
DAMN STRAIT.
Basic Millennial complaint: “I want shelter and economic security.”
Some bitter old man: “WHAT THE FUCK? WHO TOLD YOU THAT YOU DESERVE ANYTHING? THANK ME WHEN YOU BAG MY GROCERIES FOR ME, PEON.”
Anonymous asked:
yeah i think most of the time they just see buzzwords and get hyperdefensive without checking what the post actually says. plus ppl substitute their own tone onto posts & get upset for no reason
Man at the bar on Saturday night, Craigville, Minnesota in 1937
