How about starting with... "can I ask you a question?" then ask the actual question. What if I say NO to question #1?
If you need my attention, and have a question, how about starting with Excuse Me, where/what/how .....?
I have been known to answer Can I ask you a question?, with No. Then ask why do you use that leading phrase? Just ask the question! (and the voice in my head is phasing it a bit differently and less polite. Bad voice bad bad voice).
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08-13-2008, 05:57 AM #1
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can I ask you a question?
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08-13-2008, 06:06 AM #2
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natural, real, biological
I suppose I grew up hearing my biological father referred to as my "natural" father. As Mom remarried when I was a toddler, my "real" Dad to me is legally my Step-Dad - as he's the one who was tangible.
The "biological" reference is a more recent bit of nomenclature, and I agree, it's usually in the context as a sperm-bank doner or a dead-beat dad. Genetics is the only relationship.
To me, my "father" was the man who died in 1959. My "Dad" is the one who taught me to ride a bike.
Can I ask you a question....?Beth
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08-13-2008, 07:10 AM #3
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I have a co-worker who, if you ask him that, always replies:
Originally Posted by bmccasland
"You already did."
I love it.
I try to remember never to approach him with that question...!Emily
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08-13-2008, 06:38 AM #4
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Sure. You "can." But you MAY not! Originally Posted by bmccasland
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08-13-2008, 09:18 AM #5
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"Quick question" really bugs me. Originally Posted by bmccasland
It's obviously a question and usually not quick.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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