LL-L "Lexicon" 2003.12.28 (01) [E]

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From: sam claire <samclaire at mybluelight.com>
Subject:

Ron: Thanx for the Aussie sites.  Took a quick look for now.  Seems that the
Aussies create language in an idiom closer to U.S., tho there are echoes of
the British therein. It is fascinating how a set of words can be used to
mean different things. Sam

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From: sam claire <samclaire at mybluelight.com>
Subject: LL-L

Ron: Not to worry.  The list is for my compilations of such for a book
writing project.  Sam

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Lexicon

Sam Claire wrote (above):

> Ron: Not to worry.  The list is for my compilations of such for a book
> writing project.  Sam

Thanks, Sam.  If I may be so bold I'd still suggest that you consult someone
really knowledgeable (more knowledgeable than I, despite my passport) about
Australian speech modes before you have any of your characters use
Australian English.  Actually, this suggestion goes to any writer using
varieties with which they are not intimately familiar.  Even if expressions
are correct, there is always the remaining question as to if it is
reasonable to have a certain character talk in a certain way, bearing in
mind also that speakers of "dialects" tend to modify their speech modes to
suit listening speakers of other varieties, nationalities and social
classes.  I personally do not subscribe to the motto "Close enough is good
enough," because I believe that inaccurate portayals of "others" and their
ways help to perpetuate ignorance, misconceptions and thus ultimately
barriers.  Given today's ease of international communication, this type of
research ought to be easy enough.

Good luck with your project!

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron

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