Friday, 4 July 2008

KNOW YOUR WORDS BEFORE YOU USE THEM

Honestly, what is happening with language these days?

It's utterly preposterous! When you intend use a word against someone at least know the definition of said word to avoid offending the opposing party or appearing to be an idiot!

EXHIBIT A: LIE

KNOW WHAT A LIE IS BEFORE YOU CALL ME A LIAR.

Misinterpreting information is not lying. Being unable to decipher a stupid timetable is not a lie. I am sincerely sorry for having passed on the incorrect information to you, but please do not promulgate me as a liar! That is utter catachresis! I know I'm not perfect but I at least TRY not to lie. Honestly. Let's explore the definition of 'lie' shall we?

Dictionary.com

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.

See that? "deliberate intent to deceive" My alleged intent was non-existent!! Yes what I said was a false statement - BUT I DIDN'T KNOW THAT! That's how I interpreted that bloody timetable, my apologies.

Would you like a second opinion?

Wordnet.princeton

tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive

"Intent to deceive" THAT SEEMS TO KEEP POPPING UP DOESN'T IT!

Gosh, perhaps reading a dictionary would actually be beneficial to some people.

That's my rant for today.

Until next time -

- deeh xoxox

P.S Privatisation is soon! I'll be as censored as Russian Literature under Stalin soon!

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