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Thread: Is it ok to say WE or US
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01-14-2008, 04:13 PM #11
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01-14-2008, 05:03 PM #12
Common usage of we/us vs. they/them
Many people will refer to a team as "We or Us" when talking about something good.
"We set a new record for 3-pt. FG shooting percentage!"
The very same people will involuntarily refer to the same team as "they or them" during darker times.
"They stink."
"They couldn't hit the Pacific Ocean from Hawaii."
"They are on a three-game skid."
This has been researched and illustrated in the past. People don't do it on purpose - it just comes out that way naturally. I say we all the time. I feel I am part of the team and in fact proper executon of The Ritual is Xavier's 6th man. Well, this year it's more like our 9th or 10th man.It's winning time.
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01-14-2008, 06:29 PM #13
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01-14-2008, 06:31 PM #14
PM Thor will win vs Temple.
I think I misunderstood something here. Give me a minute.
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01-14-2008, 06:54 PM #15
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01-14-2008, 06:59 PM #16
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01-14-2008, 07:02 PM #17
I think if you are talking about yourself, saying "we" or "us" could give off a bad impression.
If you are talking about a sports team that you support, it is probably OK.
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01-14-2008, 07:08 PM #18
Hey glow, is that you in the pic, or a random girl as an avatar?
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01-14-2008, 07:13 PM #19
That's Miss Muskie by the pool near the Sky Bar in H'wood at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset. She looks better than I do so I post her picture instead of mine.
For those not familiar with Miss Muskie, she is an ex-g/f and now just my best friend and lawyer. We have sort of a Jerry and Elaine thing going on. She used to post on MM sparingly. I will ask her to sign up the next time she is sober. I am thinking 2009, 2010'ish.Last edited by XUglow; 01-14-2008 at 07:19 PM.
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01-14-2008, 07:14 PM #20
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