> > >And I have to mention "you all," which in the south, is plural of you.
> > > Howard
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> > 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.
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> No self respecting Texan says "you all". It's "y'all". As in "y'all done got this here saying all wrong".
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> Kel"wheee doggies"ly

I hope this question doesn't start a fight, but are Texans Southerners or Westerners?

And is the tributary of a small steam a fork, a branch, a brook, or a crick*?
Howard
*variation of "creek"