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[Hyacinthe Comeaux]

Personally, I find people talking with a bluetooth kind of annoying. You think they're saying something to you, and then you think they're babbling, and then you see the little thing on the ear and go "oh..."

That's just me, of course. I'm sure it's very convenient if you're the one using it.  

[Chibito7]

*waltzes in* Hi all. I've no idea what I've missed.

@Fwoom: You'll have that beta by the end of the week unless my life wants to screw me over again. P;  

[Sphenni]

@ Fwoom: Oh yes, it's actually quite funny what some people say. I was at a bus stop and suddenly this woman who was talking into her bluetooth said: "Yes! The cake! I love you!" (or something of the sort)- really loudly, and everyone turned to her like "O.O WTF?"  

[Niphz]

Guys where is t0shi nowadays?  

[Sphenni]

O.O Niphy!

I don't know, where?  

[Hyacinthe Comeaux]

Hey guys...

I'm trying to write a story set in a British setting, and I was just wondering: would a British kid use 'you guys' when talking to his friends (as in, "'sup, you guys?") or is that more of an American thing?

It's a silly detail, but it's been bothering me a bit. >>  

[Minielf]

Well, most modern day British kids would probably use the same sort of slang as American kids do, so phrases such as 'you guys' would definitely be appropriate. However, if it's a story set in the 1960s or earlier then I'm guessing the speech would be more formal.  

[Niphz]

Yes to 'you guys' and probably not to 'sup'. Although. I mean. There are people who do say 'sup'. Yeah. It should be okay.

I'd be happy to brit-pick it for you if you want P;  

[Sphenni]

"'sup" and "wassup" here is like, the language of the uneducated... ninja  

[Chibito7]

@Fwoom: Yes to 'you guys'. No to ''sup'. I use the former all the time.

'Sup, guys? xD  

[Minielf]

Would the phrase "'Wassup my ******?" cause people offence in the UK? I'm probably sure you'd bet bashed to death if you said that to an African American.  

[Chibito7]

The world '******' is considered very racist in the UK; though, like the rule with 'c***k', the black people can use it amongst themselves without much fear of consequences. I call myself 'c***k' all the time, but I know most Chinese people don't like it (such as Toki).  

[Sphenni]

Yes, "Wassup, my ******" among black people is a little like: "Wassup, bro?"

@ B&B: You call yourself "c***k"? I personally don't find it very offending, but no-one I know calls themself "c***k".  

[Minielf]

c***k is one term that doesn't exist in Australia; I've never heard anyone, even white people, say that to me or other Chinese.  

[Chibito7]

Perhaps it's a racist British term?

Nah, I call myself c***k. I'm happy laughing at myself. Anyway, that's what I am - Chinese, c***k. *shrug* The word c***k has a nice sound anyway. I have to be careful where I say it, though! I can say it around white friends because they just look at me in an amused, perhaps surprised way. But with my more sensitive Chinese friends, I've got to be careful. Phff. Being careful about my race around my race. *rolls eyes*