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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
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He doesn't fit the stereotype of a good teacher.
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Would you say this sentence (the use of stereotype) is OK?
He doesn't fit the stereotype of an ideal teacher.
Thanks,
Tom
Would you say this sentence (the use of stereotype) is OK?
He doesn't fit the stereotype of an ideal teacher.
Thanks,
Tom
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No. "Stereotype" always carries a pejorative hint, in my opinon. Unless you're using "ideal" sarcastically, I'd recommend against it.
- No.
- "Stereotype" always carries a pejorative hint, in my opinon.
- Unless you're using "ideal" sarcastically, I'd recommend against it.
- Of course, if, as you say, he doesn't fit it, where does that leave us?
- Are we complimenting the poor devil or not?
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No. "Stereotype" always carries a pejorative hint, in my opinon. Unless you're using "ideal" sarcastically, I'd recommend against it.
Of course, if, as you say, he doesn't fit it, where does that leave us?
Are we complimenting the poor devil or not? [:^)]
(He doesn't fit the stereotype of a hardened criminal.) That would be a good thing!
Of course, if, as you say, he doesn't fit it, where does that leave us?
Are we complimenting the poor devil or not? [:^)]
(He doesn't fit the stereotype of a hardened criminal.) That would be a good thing!
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Avangi(He doesn't fit the stereotype of a hardened criminal.) That would be a good thing!Would it? Doesn't that imply that he is a hardended criminal, just not one fitting the stereotype?
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He doesn't fit the stereotype of a hardened criminal.An interesting point. I think it depends entirely on context:
He is innocent. He simply doesn't fit the stereotype of a hardened criminal.
He is guilty, even though he doesn't fit the stereotype of a hardened criminal.
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