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    A séance (pronounced: [seɪɑ:ns]) is, on its most basic level, an attempt to communicate with departed spirits

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    What's the accountant doing in the language thread?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mbucari1 View Post
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    are you saying that I should have used "to" instead of "too"?
    No, you did. Then you changed it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Agrajag View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by mbucari1 View Post
    are you saying that I should have used "to" instead of "too"?
    No, you did. Then you changed it.
    It was too from the beginning. Too means excessively and is an adverb to describe the extent of "quickly". "To" on the other hand is a preposition used in many contexts, most relating to motion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skweeky View Post
    What's the accountant doing in the language thread?
    Hey! we communicate too....well unless we become consultants then that ability is surgically removed and a 1500 watt shite dispenser is installed.

    In a recent missive from HQ, following consultancy work, we are apparently going to have a year of "optimisation", and through "upskilling" we will take the organisation to "beyond fit for purpose".

    I accused them of using the Dilbert random statement generator - although I did this on the work board which might be a bit career limiting. Hey Ho!
    Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum


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    Quote Originally Posted by mbucari1 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Agrajag View Post

    No, you did. Then you changed it.
    It was too from the beginning.


    I read it, you changed it at the same time as you changed the other part. Probably noticed the other mistake when you re-read the sentence.

    It's no big deal or anything.

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    Hi Les, comment are you.

    I spoke to someone the other day who told me she was from the "Dialogue Team". I asked her what that meant and she said "We talk to people".

    I only didn't larf out loud because she sounded really sexy.

    True story.
    "there is nothing misogynistic about anything, stop trippin.
    i type this way because im black and from nyc chill son "

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr JP Fugley View Post
    Hi Les, comment are you.

    I spoke to someone the other day who told me she was from the "Dialogue Team". I asked her what that meant and she said "We talk to people".

    I only didn't larf out loud because she sounded really sexy.

    True story.
    I is well - been doing a lot of DIY (the paint and window sealant kind rather than the sweaty version).

    The consultancy speak is a fecking disease. The more obscure and opaque it is the higher the fees. I was sent on a course where I had to stand on a chair and surf to Beach Boys music (actually that was ok - just a bit mad and the lunch was good).
    Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum


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    I think the Dilbert management book for dummies is a valuable piece of equipment.

    It's very empowering

    It's full of excellent suggestions for team building exercises.




    On a side note;
    the company I'm working for is changing its name to Goldfish... apparently because it sounds more upmarket than the name we're using the now...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Agrajag View Post
    How do you "...do too quick to judge"? That makes no sence.
    as seen here...


    Quote Originally Posted by Agrajag View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by mbucari1 View Post
    It was too from the beginning.


    I read it, you changed it at the same time as you changed the other part. Probably noticed the other mistake when you re-read the sentence.

    It's no big deal or anything.
    You quoted me exactly. My alteration of the original has no effect on your quote. Also, you didn't correct the "do" from my original post, so why would you correct the fictitious "to"?

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