He then presented me with this site.
co-worker: “That's a whole nuther thing.” me: “What did you just say?” co-worker: “Huh? What do you mean?” me: “What did you just say about the other thing?” co-worker: “Oh. I said that's a whole nuther thing.” me: “You do realize that 'nuther' isn't a word.” co-worker: “It sure is!” me (in my head): “This can't be happening.” me: “I think you meant to say 'That's another whole thing.' or 'That's another thing.'” co-worker: “No. I meant to say 'That's whole nuther thing.'” me (in my head): “And to think, I had you on my 'Smart People' list.” me: “You can't be serious.”
The co-worker that never gives in: 1
JC: 0
For the record --- if you use the word "nuther" in a sentence, I automatically stop listening to you.
ReplyDeleteDictionary.com: No entry found for "nuther."
Although technically not a word, "nuther" is a regional colloquialism. I believe that it is important to know and be able to coverse in the dialect of whatever area you happen to find yourself. I won't go to another country without first knowing at least a few of the basic words and phrases in the native language. It's just common courtesy and respect. While I try to speak proper grammar at all times, there are situations where relaxing the rules a little will help you to better relate and understand your fellow man.
ReplyDeleteSo, instead of shutting down in an elitist manner, perhaps you should try listening and understanding. You never know when you might learn something.
Irregardless, you used the word nuther in your comment, so I stopped reading.
ReplyDeleteWas your comment interesting, I wonder?