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DV Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Question about an F word expression
Hi, I am a foreign student from Asia. I was taught in school that F words are usually bad. But the other day when I hang out with an American friend. After she saw me wearing a heavy coat in a not-so-cold weather, she suddenly said, "you looked f ed up" or "you are f ed up". What exactly does that mean and how should I respond in a friendly way? Many thanks!
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HI, If you mean 'the F word', it offends many people. On the other hand, a lot of people use it casually all the time. Outside my local high school, for example, you hear it several times every minute.
- HI, If you mean 'the F word', it offends many people.
- On the other hand, a lot of people use it casually all the time.
- Outside my local high school, for example, you hear it several times every minute.
- However, It's an odd thing to say in the circumstances you describe.
- You could just smile, or smile and say 'yes'.
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HI,
If you mean 'the F word', it offends many people. On the other hand, a lot of people use it casually all the time. Outside my local high school, for example, you hear it several times every minute.
However, It's an odd thing to say in the circumstances you describe.
If you mean 'the F word', it offends many people. On the other hand, a lot of people use it casually all the time. Outside my local high school, for example, you hear it several times every minute.
However, It's an odd thing to say in the circumstances you describe.
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Yes, I meant the F word. The thing is that I was also told that if you want to make friends, you should use some F or S word casually too. I don't think she meant harm but I also want to respond in a causal way.
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Hi,
Much depends on how old you are, and on the kind of social situation you are in.
Many people in a group try to talk the way the other people in the group talk
Clive.
Much depends on how old you are, and on the kind of social situation you are in.
Many people in a group try to talk the way the other people in the group talk
Clive.
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Hi,
If I met you, and you started to use those words in our conversation,. I wouldn't want to be friends with you.
Clive
If I met you, and you started to use those words in our conversation,. I wouldn't want to be friends with you.
Clive
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DV The thing is that I was also told that if you want to make friends, you should use some F or S word casually too.This is not true at all. In general, it is extremely socially dangerous for a learner to attempt even slang—much less obscenities!—in any situation.
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So how should I respond appropriately? She is from Boston and we are in Chicago. "What do you mean?" "Do you have any problems?" "That's not nice." etc.?
The words I was taught to use to get close to people were like:
-How are you doing?
-Not bad, just trying to get the s***s done.
Is this bad?
The words I was taught to use to get close to people were like:
-How are you doing?
-Not bad, just trying to get the s***s done.
Is this bad?
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Hello DV,
This word starting from F is very much in use all over the world, but it should be within friends circle. It is a casual word which is used sometimes in our college also, but don't use it if some unknown people are around you. Better you avoid using it at all times.
Thanks,
Shivaji
This word starting from F is very much in use all over the world, but it should be within friends circle. It is a casual word which is used sometimes in our college also, but don't use it if some unknown people are around you. Better you avoid using it at all times.
Thanks,
Shivaji
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Thanks. I think she did not mean harm as we were the only folks around. Btw, we are both females in our late 20s/early 30s. I guess my question is,
How should I respond to her comment?
How should I respond to her comment?
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Hello DV,
Take is easy, and don't take it to heart. Be casual with her as you were.
Thanks,
Shivaji
Take is easy, and don't take it to heart. Be casual with her as you were.
Thanks,
Shivaji
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