I've heard that men don't like questions. I'm a woman and would like to have better relationships with the men in my life. Give me some examples of ways to rephrase questions into statements, directives or imperatives.
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posted by geekgirl397
on Mar 15, 2013 -
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Can you help me to better distinguish cheery lovebird songs vs. the squawks of ailing canaries in my dating coal mine?
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posted by argonauta
on Jan 30, 2013 -
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How can I work on a more "natural" delivery (emphasis, pitch, etc.) when reading books aloud?
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posted by yersinia
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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What slang words have gone out of date within the past 10 years or so?
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posted by naju
on Mar 7, 2010 -
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Language question: I'm searching for a word or phrase (in English or any language) that describes the act of communicating a positive opportunity/event/thing but then includes qualifiers that downplay the opportunity/event/thing.
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posted by surfgator
on Feb 9, 2010 -
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I'm trying to make an large/exhaustive list of different types of human communication, especially (but not at all limited to) the digital variety. Help me out?
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posted by Jebdm
on Aug 15, 2009 -
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Are there any human cultures, past or present, which have developed completely (or largely) distinct spoken and written languages?
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posted by nthdegx
on Apr 20, 2009 -
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How does one properly use the term condescend (or
condescending)? Is there a correct way? Is there a more popular way? It seems the word expresses two contradictory meanings.
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posted by es_de_bah
on Mar 10, 2009 -
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How do people who communicate in languages without capital letters yell at each other online?
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posted by millipede
on Aug 28, 2008 -
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What is the first question people ask when you tell them what you do? Are there common misconceptions or generalizations that people make? How do you tactfully and/or humorously correct them?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Apr 28, 2008 -
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Help me find evidence contrary to
this analysis that claims the internet causes language to be "dumbed down".
As Hemingway said: "Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words?"
posted by Acey
on Jan 14, 2007 -
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I have been spending a lot of evenings with my boyfriend's grandmother who is almost 80 and speaks only Farsi. Any tips on hanging out with people in a language-challenged situation?
posted by tingting
on Aug 11, 2006 -
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UrbanLegendFilter: Anyone ever hear of the isolated Antarctic base where the crew watched the same videotape over and over, went crazy, and started speaking their own private language?
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posted by rwhe
on Aug 3, 2006 -
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A question for those familiar with American Sign Language (or other signed languages): When hearing speakers are surprised or shocked or wish to indicate they have just said something they shouldn't they often clap their hands over their mouth. This is usually immediate and seems almost involuntary. Is there something similar used by deaf signers or do they tend to use the same gesture hearing people do?
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posted by LeeJay
on Apr 9, 2006 -
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People in my company often use a period instead of a question mark at the end of an interrogative sentence. I pointed this out to an old boss as I was proofing one of his e-mails, and he told me this is standard custom now in business communication. Is this so? What the hell?
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posted by Shane
on Mar 25, 2004 -
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