Different Language?
Dennis R. Preston
preston at MSU.EDU
Wed Jun 16 18:23:26 UTC 2004
>Of course you love me; I said nothing about your use of "disinterested."
dInIs
PS: I love it when I say I said nothing.
>Dennis, you're probably right that the issue may be cultural. With all
>due respect for your linguistic expertise, you are wrong in your opinion
>that Americans do not care a hoot for classic cars. The reason may be
>that Americans with this interest are disinterested in the Web. They are
>probably in their garages working on their cars if they are not out on the
>road showing them off.
>
>Love you Dennis, but you're off on this call.
>
>Regards,
>David
>
>barnhart at highlands.com
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Dennis R. Preston
University Distinguished Professor
Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic,
Asian and African Languages
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Michigan State University
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