General things that Annoy you
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It's a jokeFiiish said:The fact it is nearly July and it is still around 10 degrees outside until 10-11 in the morning.
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This.A-R-T-H-U-R said:Annoying drunks at gigs.
There was some right annoying twat at the Blur gig last night. (Apart from me).3 -
Dippenhall said:
Students who learned in school that n(sq)-n=90 but go viral on the internet complaining the exam was unfair because it expected them to know why it worked.
I'm not sure exactly why but I've been mulling this over recently (probably because my son was one of the ones that didn't get it). I've decided, I don't blame the kids on this one at all. I blame the education system. I'm not saying that they shouldn't understand how the formula works or shouldn't be able to apply it differently. I am saying that the education system puts far too much stress on testing and examinations. Lessons become focussed on how to pass exams rather than really understanding the nuts and bolts of a subject and figuring out how to apply it. As a result, looking at past papers becomes a key teaching strategy. What this means is the students become highly competent at passing formulaic questions that arise term after term, at the same time remaining incompetent at understanding why things are done and how they could apply their basic knowledge to do things differently.Stig said:SuedeAdidas said:
I think it's safe to say we're all with you on that one mate.Dippenhall said:Students who learned in school that n(sq)-n=90 but go viral on the internet complaining the exam was unfair because it expected them to know why it worked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N980VBpu3OE
In a simplistic world I'd like to be able to say that it was Nicky Morgan's fault, or popular whipping boy Michael Gove's or maybe even that it was a result of a complete Balls-up. But the truth is it's not down to individuals, it's down to a whole culture and it's been going on at least since the introduction of the GCE in 1951 and probably much longer. In fact, I suspect it was worse before when there was so much emphasis on learning by rote and the three Rs. The more I think about it, the more I think that Sir Ken Robinson's view of education is spot on: http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity?language=en Don't blame the kids, blame the system.
Sorry, I know that's all a bit heavy for a, usually, light-hearted thread but I needed to get that off my chest. Thanks doctor, the cheque's in the post.3 -
People that take other fans online usernames to make Twitter accounts, and then continously make personal attacks against other fans and club employees. Doesn't take much working out who it is either.
Actually it doesn't annoy me, I just think it's proper creepy.2 -
Is a mood not a state of wellbeing?IA said:
"Well" in that context is about health, ie no sicknesses, not mood. The question is usually a general one about mood not specific about healthBryan_Kynsie said:
Have you ever heard of the expression "fit and well"? I guess not. Otherwise you wouldn't have posted that.IA said:An adjective would be appropriate, not an adverb.
"I'm doing well" makes sense grammatically but "I'm well" doesn't. You wouldn't say "I'm happily".
To say 'I'm well' is a perfectly acceptable response to the question 'How are you?'.0 -
Is a mood not a state of wellbeing?IA said:
"Well" in that context is about health, ie no sicknesses, not mood. The question is usually a general one about mood not specific about healthBryan_Kynsie said:
Have you ever heard of the expression "fit and well"? I guess not. Otherwise you wouldn't have posted that.IA said:An adjective would be appropriate, not an adverb.
"I'm doing well" makes sense grammatically but "I'm well" doesn't. You wouldn't say "I'm happily".
To say 'I'm well' is a perfectly acceptable response to the question 'How are you?'.0 -
ooh - this sounds like something that needs expanding !!!!ValleyGary said:People that take other fans online usernames to make Twitter accounts, and then continously make personal attacks against other fans and club employees. Doesn't take much working out who it is either.
Actually it doesn't annoy me, I just think it's proper creepy.
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I was thinking the same......prey tell....MrOneLung said:
ooh - this sounds like something that needs expanding !!!!ValleyGary said:People that take other fans online usernames to make Twitter accounts, and then continously make personal attacks against other fans and club employees. Doesn't take much working out who it is either.
Actually it doesn't annoy me, I just think it's proper creepy.
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Just go on Twitter and find @HenryIrving10 ....i'll give you 3 guesses as to who you think it is.0
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Grown men on scooters in and around London. Grow up.
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It's one of those creeps from into the valley isn't it?ValleyGary said:Just go on Twitter and find @HenryIrving10 ....i'll give you 3 guesses as to who you think it is.
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I think they even got rid of him a few times.Addickforlife said:
It's one of those creeps from into the valley isn't it?ValleyGary said:Just go on Twitter and find @HenryIrving10 ....i'll give you 3 guesses as to who you think it is.
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Would wholeheartedly agree. Will apologise for taking an easy shot at the wrong target.Stig said:
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Bloody hell, that is just so sad.ValleyGary said:Just go on Twitter and find @HenryIrving10 ....i'll give you 3 guesses as to who you think it is.
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Is it you?ValleyGary said:Just go on Twitter and find @HenryIrving10 ....i'll give you 3 guesses as to who you think it is.
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IA said:
Is it you?ValleyGary said:Just go on Twitter and find @HenryIrving10 ....i'll give you 3 guesses as to who you think it is.
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Wellbeing, not health, which in general usage means physical health.Dazzler21 said:
Is a mood not a state of wellbeing?IA said:
"Well" in that context is about health, ie no sicknesses, not mood. The question is usually a general one about mood not specific about healthBryan_Kynsie said:
Have you ever heard of the expression "fit and well"? I guess not. Otherwise you wouldn't have posted that.IA said:An adjective would be appropriate, not an adverb.
"I'm doing well" makes sense grammatically but "I'm well" doesn't. You wouldn't say "I'm happily".
To say 'I'm well' is a perfectly acceptable response to the question 'How are you?'.
If you think "I'm healthy" is a perfectly normal response to an everyday "how are you?", then yeah, I'd agree "I'm well" makes sense in that context. I think that's a rare context for the question. Cambridge dictionary definition and Merriam Webster use this definition for 'well' as an adjective.
Absolutely, if you're visiting someone in hospital you are probably asking about their physical health.
For me, the fuss made around "I'm good", and particularly BK's post about behaviour reminds me of hypercorrection and the Jack Lynch quote on that link
I usually say "I'm OK" to avoid this.0 -
I agree 100% with what Jack Lynch is quoted as saying. I is often used when me is correct. And a misplaced sense of poshness is one possible reason why. But its hardly relevant to this point, is it? I just find the incorrect response "I'm good" rather more annoying, hence my post.
If the response "I'm good" does not relate to your behaviour (if you don't mean "well-behaved", then good at what, exactly?) then what question do you think you are answering when the greeting was "how are you?"
"I'm healthy" would be a fair response to the question. Or, as I used to say before I was ill, "satisfactory". [That is a word that has become misunderstood due to its use in appraisal systems - in other words appraisees come to think of it as less than satisfactory when the scale is excellent, good, satisfactory, poor, or there's the door!]
Funnily enough I don't find "I'm ok" an annoying reply! We are agreed then and can move on. Good afternoon and a pleasure doing business with you.0 -
Might some people use "I'm good" as a shortened way of saying "my health is good"?0
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There are lots of definitions of good without referring to behaviour or skill/talent (being 'good at' something). The explanation I was going for was that it meant being in a good mood, rather than being sad or angry or whatever, none of which are directly connected to health.Bryan_Kynsie said:I agree 100% with what Jack Lynch is quoted as saying. I is often used when me is correct. And a misplaced sense of poshness is one possible reason why. But its hardly relevant to this point, is it? I just find the incorrect response "I'm good" rather more annoying, hence my post.
If the response "I'm good" does not relate to your behaviour (if you don't mean "well-behaved", then good at what, exactly?) then what question do you think you are answering when the greeting was "how are you?"
"I'm healthy" would be a fair response to the question. Or, as I used to say before I was ill, "satisfactory". [That is a word that has become misunderstood due to its use in appraisal systems - in other words appraisees come to think of it as less than satisfactory when the scale is excellent, good, satisfactory, poor, or there's the door!]
Funnily enough I don't find "I'm ok" an annoying reply! We are agreed then and can move on. Good afternoon and a pleasure doing business with you.
If you think "I'm healthy" is a normal response to "How are you?" then I guess we have different interpretations of the question0 - Sponsored links:
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We have. I doubt whether "I'm good" is a legitimate shortening of "I'm in a good mood" but perhaps I'm jut too old.IA said:
There are lots of definitions of good without referring to behaviour or skill/talent (being 'good at' something). The explanation I was going for was that it meant being in a good mood, rather than being sad or angry or whatever, none of which are directly connected to health.Bryan_Kynsie said:I agree 100% with what Jack Lynch is quoted as saying. I is often used when me is correct. And a misplaced sense of poshness is one possible reason why. But its hardly relevant to this point, is it? I just find the incorrect response "I'm good" rather more annoying, hence my post.
If the response "I'm good" does not relate to your behaviour (if you don't mean "well-behaved", then good at what, exactly?) then what question do you think you are answering when the greeting was "how are you?"
"I'm healthy" would be a fair response to the question. Or, as I used to say before I was ill, "satisfactory". [That is a word that has become misunderstood due to its use in appraisal systems - in other words appraisees come to think of it as less than satisfactory when the scale is excellent, good, satisfactory, poor, or there's the door!]
Funnily enough I don't find "I'm ok" an annoying reply! We are agreed then and can move on. Good afternoon and a pleasure doing business with you.
If you think "I'm healthy" is a normal response to "How are you?" then I guess we have different interpretations of the question
Nothing to fall out over. It will continue to annoy me. Personally I prefer "I'm fine" (or just "Fine.") but the meaning is the same as I'm healthy, at least to me! Sorry I couldn't persuade you.0 -
When the general annoyance thread gets to intelligent3
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The thing is, if I hear someone saying 'Fine' to that question, it sort of sounds as if they're killing any subsequent, possible conversation dead. It can sound a bit curt. 'How are you?' 'Fine.' It almost sounds like code for, 'For God's sake. Go away, mate, and leave me alone. I'm not your friend. Never have been, never will be.'
I always reply, 'Good as gold, mate. Good as gold.' I don't how grammatical that is, mind. I suppose gold is good, when you really stop to look at it.0 -
How do you know gold is good it might feel lacking in minerals0
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Two "o"s in too, NLA....(dons tin helmet and dives behind sofa).nth london addick said:When the general annoyance thread gets to intelligent
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Damn I never know where 2 go or 1 get back out from behind the sofa your good2
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OK you got me there.. now I know you are taking the pee. WOOSH for me!0
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It's a minefield, NLA. Sometimes I shorten it to 'Good as.' But no one ever asks 'Good as what?' Because if they did, why, then I could exclaim, 'GOLD!' and laugh manically while walking away, backwards, and shouting, 'You may consider this conversation terminated with extreme prejudice, my friend,' and then doing the Moonwalk.0
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No whoosh mate honest too or to what's the difference surely it is just the same
Thought I'd try to join in the good debate but failed
Hawksmoor I am officially confused as fuck I am sitting here watching a presentation about God knows what as I ain't paid attention and now I have no idea if I used oo or single o right and if gold has feelings and needs a charity to protect its rights, or if I can ever actually just feel good1 -
I had to have a look. This is gold. Who is this? Ackworth?ValleyGary said:People that take other fans online usernames to make Twitter accounts, and then continously make personal attacks against other fans and club employees. Doesn't take much working out who it is either.
Actually it doesn't annoy me, I just think it's proper creepy.0
