Presenters - Again

[Ein Heldenleben]

I think that, irrespective of the implied meaning, using 'my lover' as a teacher to a student would swiftly result in disciplinary action or at least a severe discussion about safeguarding. As a teacher I am constantly on guard as to what I say in school.

That said, I am sure that some dialect expressions must persist, even in schools and it would be a shame if (when?) they died out.

To be honest Inthink you have to live in Cornwall / Plymouth / West Devon to get it. I’d place a bet on the canteen ladies in Cornish schools, but not the teachers , using it but I could be wrong. I don’t say it because I’ve got a South London accent and it would sound like I was taking the mickey out of the Cornish - not recommended.

[Ein Heldenleben]

A hospital receptionist recently called me 'my darling' with every sentence - at which I felt irritated. I also dislike men (strangers) calling me 'buddy'. (Please save that one for your mates.)

I don’t like “buddy” or “you guys “ but have no problem with my friend. Sir or Madam is only ever heard in posh restaurants shops and hotels ?

[kernelbogey]

I don’t like “buddy” or “you guys “ but have no problem with my friend.

Whenever I hear 'my friend' I'm reminded of Nazi interrogaters in 1950s war movies!

Sir or Madam is only ever heard in posh restaurants shops and hotels ?

Refreshingly, I hear it regularly used in my local Boots.

[Ein Heldenleben]

Whenever I hear 'my friend' I'm reminded of Nazi interrogaters in 1950s war movies!


Refreshingly, I hear it regularly used in my local Boots.

Yes “my friend” has that sinister connotation. Nice of Boots to be polite . At their prices they can afford it.

[Bryn]

Whenever I hear 'my friend' I'm reminded of Nazi interrogaters in 1950s war movies!


Refreshingly, I hear it regularly used in my local Boots.

I find I am addressed as "sir" in a very wide range of situations from interactions with bus drivers to those with police officers and beyond. As to "you guys", it was a favourite term of address used, in a gender-free manner, by the leader of a political organisation I was associated with, way back. I find it rather charming.

[gurnemanz]

Sir or Madam is only ever heard in posh restaurants shops and hotels ?

... and schools.

[Nick Armstrong]

... where I believe 'my bird' is (or was) common.

And let’s not forget the “mi duck” of my native Nottingham & environs!

[french frank]

To be honest I think you have to live in Cornwall / Plymouth / West Devon to get it.

'Me luvver' is common in parts of Bristol, notably 'Bemmie', or Bedminster.

[oddoneout]

... and schools.

Sir yes, but Madam? It's usually Miss isn't it - rather as cooks were always Mrs regardless of marital status.
Sir and Madam can be used in a very negative way as well as a polite one.

[Serial_Apologist]

'Me luvver' is common in parts of Bristol, notably 'Bemmie', or Bedminster.

Yes - as pointed out above; also the friendly "me old cocker", and slightly less friendly "squire", which I don't think I've heard in London.

[Serial_Apologist]

And let’s not forget the “mi duck” of my native Nottingham & environs!

"Dook" or "dooks" (singular) is or used to be commonplace "oop north"

[Nick Armstrong]

"Dook" or "dooks" (singular) is or used to be commonplace "oop north"

Ay mi dook

[underthecountertenor]

Shari Vahl has a lovely voice and presentation style.

But her pronunciation of French and other languages was pretty execrable.

[gurnemanz]

Sir yes, but Madam? It's usually Miss isn't it - rather as cooks were always Mrs regardless of marital status.
Sir and Madam can be used in a very negative way as well as a polite one.

At the Comp here in N Wilts where I taught 30 years ago female teachers were addressed as Ma'am and I believe they still are.

[JasonPalmer]

Nothing to report in Kent apart from people saying "see you later" when you have no such plans. Some thank the bus driver or staff in shops after browsing. I remember "chuck" and "love" as in "what can I do for you, love" from my upbringing in Yorkshire.