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Cael Merryman
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02-03-2009 11:08
From: Elora Lunasea I'm always a bit suspicious when someone calls me some cute little feminine pet name like "Hun" right off the bat.
Most females I know don't do this. Or at least, not the ones I'm friendly with but a lot of men I know do. One of those little things they can't seem to discard, a little bit of chauvenism which creeps through. Way common in parts of the U.S. South and around Baltimore (slightly different inflection). Don't like it when a woman calls me that either.
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Soji Slade
Um . . . Hello?
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02-03-2009 11:20
From: Ashe1 Writer Hey guys, found this over on the 'Fashion Feed of SL' Had me laughing a few times  Top Ten Signs your Girlfriend is a Man, Baby! 2) She thinks you look really hot in a tail and whiskers I am missing something here. Are they saying Neko's are by default guys (or, women that like Nekos)? Women that like men with beards and wearing a full tux are, more than likely, guys? If second . . . I must change my skin and normal jacket. *scratches chin, thinking of new look; maybe something with eyeliner, and one of those arm-less undershirts; or put that sumo wrestler back on, the one that wears a tutu. ponders*
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Phil Deakins
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02-03-2009 11:21
Ok, here's one that I'm curious about...
A female customer (Brazilian, and only speaks Portugese) chatted to me a few days ago. She was using a translator, and the chat was ok. At the end of it, she said, "obrigado", which means thank you in Portugese, except the in Portugal, that's what males say - females (and petrol pumps) say "obrigagda", with an "a" at the end instead of an "o". My immeditate thought was that it's a guy and he made a mistake. But then I wondered if everyone says "obrigado" in Brazil. I've been meaning to find out but, since this thread is here, I thought I'd ask if anyone knows - anyone know?
She was in again today, and exactly the same thing happened.
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Elora Lunasea
Mrs. Llama
Join date: 28 Aug 2007
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02-03-2009 11:23
From: Cael Merryman Way common in parts of the U.S. South and around Baltimore (slightly different inflection). Don't like it when a woman calls me that either. Baltimore? That explains why my BF uses it so much  (although not from there originally but I'll cut him some slack if this is true).
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Cristalle Karami
Lady of the House
Join date: 4 Dec 2006
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02-03-2009 11:24
From: Phil Deakins Ok, here's one that I'm curious about...
A female customer (Brazilian, and only speaks Portugese) chatted to me a few days ago. She was using a translator, and the chat was ok. At the end of it, she said, "obrigado", which means thank you in Portugese, except the in Portugal, that's what males say - females (and petrol pumps) say "obrigagda", with an "a" at the end instead of an "o". My immeditate thought was that it's a guy and he made a mistake. But then I wondered if everyone says "obrigado" in Brazil. I've been meaning to find out but, since this thread is here, I thought I'd ask if anyone knows - anyone know?
She was in again today, and exactly the same thing happened. Brazilian Portuguese is different, and pretty much everyone says "obrigado." Fun fact: The etymology of that word is actually Japanese. Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto...
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LittleMe Jewell
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02-03-2009 11:41
From: Angel Leviathan No it's really not. Threads are locked daily. Daily? Not around here.
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Oryx Tempel
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02-03-2009 11:42
From: Cristalle Karami Brazilian Portuguese is different, and pretty much everyone says "obrigado."
Fun fact: The etymology of that word is actually Japanese.
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto... I always thought it was a bastardization of "obligated"... go figure. |
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LittleMe Jewell
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02-03-2009 11:45
From: Angel Leviathan Yes in this exact forum.
Regardless this thread is promoting prejudice against what must be at least 15% of the total population of SL. It amazes me that it's acceptable to some to constantly harass residents who choose to have an avatar that is not the same gender as their RL. It hints at homophobia, although often these virtual transgenders are not at all gay.
This thread is offensive to human beings. Not really funny at all. I would say that someone has a persecution complex going on here.
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Vania Chaplin
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02-03-2009 11:47
Phil, I am Brazilian and there is many girls here that say "obrigado" instead of "obrigada", but I do become suspicious when a girl thanks this way  |
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Angel Leviathan
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02-03-2009 11:48
From: LittleMe Jewell I would say that someone has a persecution complex going on here. Well aren't you the little forum superstar. Save your psychoanalysis please. |
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Vania Chaplin
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02-03-2009 11:55
Cristalle, I have heard the inverse: that "arigato" came from the Potuguese "obrigado".
From Wikicionario: "particípio passado de obrigar. No sentido de grato, agradecido, ..."
"past participle of to obligate. To be grateful, thankful,..."
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Kyllie Wylie
J-Rocker
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02-03-2009 12:00
From: Cristalle Karami Brazilian Portuguese is different, and pretty much everyone says "obrigado."
Fun fact: The etymology of that word is actually Japanese.
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto... And to take things full circle why was Romaji invented in the 1540's in Japan? to be able to write to the early Portugese traders there ! Dang Portugese! they were everywhere! |
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LittleMe Jewell
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02-03-2009 12:02
From: Angel Leviathan Well aren't you the little forum superstar. It is about time someone around here recognized my talents - thanks.
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Rioko Bamaisin
Unstable Princess
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02-03-2009 12:03
From: LittleMe Jewell It is about time someone around here recognized my talents - thanks. /me runs away sobbing
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Soji Slade
Um . . . Hello?
Join date: 28 Mar 2007
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02-03-2009 12:06
From: Rioko Bamaisin /me runs away sobbing *stalks, pounces, licks*
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LittleMe Jewell
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02-03-2009 12:07
From: Rioko Bamaisin /me runs away sobbing I'll share the crown with you, Rio: 
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
Owner, The Mall at Cherry
Join date: 18 Jun 2007
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02-03-2009 12:07
From: LittleMe Jewell It is about time someone around here recognized my talents - thanks. *pouts*
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Elora Lunasea
Mrs. Llama
Join date: 28 Aug 2007
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02-03-2009 12:09
From: LittleMe Jewell It is about time someone around here recognized my talents - thanks. Damn, my Alt was begging for that crown a few days ago
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
Owner, The Mall at Cherry
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02-03-2009 12:12
I have a crown...after all, I am a Princess...however...this sucks 
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Cristalle Karami
Lady of the House
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02-03-2009 12:13
I believe it is of Japanese etymology, not the other way around, because the word is so dissimilar from Spanish and other romance languages, and because some words were borrowed back due to their exploration.
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Cristalle Karami
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02-03-2009 12:15
a ha, http://www.bisso.com/ujg_archives/000457.htmlFrom: someone According to an old FAQ (for sci.lang.japan) that I found online, the use of arigatou predates contact with the Portuguese. I’ve tidied up the non-native English in the quotation below:
The word derivations are different too. Arigatou is related to arigatai ‘kind, welcome’ and arigatagaru ‘be thankful’, which conveys a grateful feeling for something that was done in favor of the one using the word. The first kanji is aru (有 Unicode 6709) ‘exist, happen’ and the second one, gatou < katai (鞏 Unicode 978F) means ‘hard, difficult’.
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Phil Deakins
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02-03-2009 12:16
From: Cristalle Karami Brazilian Portuguese is different, and pretty much everyone says "obrigado."
Fun fact: The etymology of that word is actually Japanese.
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto... Ty, Cristalle. That clears it up |
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QueenOfCorona Mexicola
Beer for All!
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02-03-2009 12:18
From: LittleMe Jewell I'll share the crown with you, Rio: /runs in and grabs Lil's crown Damn it! Can't you all see I'm the Queen around here? |
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Phil Deakins
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02-03-2009 12:18
From: Vania Chaplin Phil, I am Brazilian and there is many girls here that say "obrigado" instead of "obrigada", but I do become suspicious when a girl thanks this way Many thanks, Vania. That is really good coming from a Brazilian - I appreciate it. |
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Rioko Bamaisin
Unstable Princess
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02-03-2009 12:20
From: Soji Slade *stalks, pounces, licks* You have been slacking on your stalking lately mister.
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