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Re: Southern words

Posted By: Kelly, on host 66.237.158.51
Date: Monday, November 25, 2002, at 08:46:51
In Reply To: Re: Southern words posted by Gabe on Sunday, November 24, 2002, at 21:46:52:

> >And I have to mention "you all," which in the south, is plural of you.
> > Howard
>
> The Texans use "you all" exactly like outsiders use "you." It's usually plural, but can be singular with equal ease. And it's entirely impossible for one to argue with a Texan, telling her that "you all" should be more than one fellow. In general, it's unwise to suggest that Texans do anything wrongly.

No self respecting Texan says "you all". It's "y'all". As in "y'all done got this here saying all wrong".

Kel"wheee doggies"ly

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Message:	> > >And I have to mention "you all," which in the south, is plural of you. > > > Howard > > > > The Texans use "you all" exactly like outsiders use "you." It's usually plural, but can be singular with equal ease. And it's entirely impossible for one to argue with a Texan, telling her that "you all" should be more than one fellow. In general, it's unwise to suggest that Texans do anything wrongly. > > No self respecting Texan says "you all". It's "y'all". As in "y'all done got this here saying all wrong". > > Kel"wheee doggies"ly
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