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What would you call them?

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Jane10 Thu 05-Jan-17 13:31:26

I was becoming increasingly ratty today as I read the paper- 'a male was found dead at a residential property. Mr X resided alone'.
Translates as ' a man was found dead in his home. He lived alone'.
We used to have to do exercises at school 50+ years ago avoiding language like that.
To top it off, an advertisement on the opposite page was for 'bath fillers' ( aka taps!)

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rosesarered Tue 07-Feb-17 18:32:18

Clothe will be flesh coverings next! grin
I know what you mean Jane journalists ( especially local papers) always use flowery language don't they?

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Chewbacca Tue 07-Feb-17 19:36:08

Recently, I've received emails saying "please would you contact myself ....". What's wrong with saying "please would you contact me ...."? Is this some kind of pseudo tech speak we have now? Grinds my teeth!

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thatbags Tue 07-Feb-17 20:28:55

Sophie, the famous Twitter magpie, @breesophiebree, calls her minder Male.

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GrannySmiffy01 Tue 07-Feb-17 23:23:14

True, Anna, 'fittings' works just as well.

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