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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
Bell talk
Hello,
can you explain me what is Bell talk?
Here's an excerpt from a book I'm reading, and it's just something that left me wondering:
"'I list one bookstore called the Fourth Avenue Bookshop,' the operator said, and she gave me the number.
'Can't you gime me any others? They're all down there in a clump.'
'If yew we-ill give mee they-re names, I can help you,' the operator said, speaking Bell talk."
Thank you for your help!
can you explain me what is Bell talk?
Here's an excerpt from a book I'm reading, and it's just something that left me wondering:
"'I list one bookstore called the Fourth Avenue Bookshop,' the operator said, and she gave me the number.
'Can't you gime me any others? They're all down there in a clump.'
'If yew we-ill give mee they-re names, I can help you,' the operator said, speaking Bell talk."
Thank you for your help!
Top answer
" Speaking in the tone and style of a Bell Telephone Company operator.
- " Speaking in the tone and style of a Bell Telephone Company operator.
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Anonymousspeaking Bell talk."Speaking in the tone and style of a Bell Telephone Company operator.
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What is the typical tone and style of this company? Is the operator trying to be clear or something else entirely? Arrogant?
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AnonymousWhat is the typical tone and style of this company? Is the operator trying to be clear or something else entirely? Arrogant?No, no—it is just the style of an operator—like a receptionist—who responds to many calls in the same way day after day.
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Okay, I think I'm getting the picture. Thank you for your replies!
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