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Re: [OM] Proper Texan grammer

Subject: Re: [OM] Proper Texan grammer
From: Steve Goss <steveg3@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 15:16:03 -0500
Speaking as someone who has lived in both Texas and Philadelphia, PA, youse is
regional to Philadelphia. I don't think I've heard a native Texan ever say
youse.  (See the Rocky movies if you don't believe me)

Steve Goss, Dallas, Texas usa, formerly of Cherry Hill & Mount Laurel NJ, and
Yardley & West Chester PA.

andrew fildes wrote:
> 
> Y' forgot 'youse.'
> AndrewF
> 
> >Its either Y'all or we go back to Thee, Thou, Ye and You.
> >
> >> From: David McGriffy
> >>
> >> > Howdy Y'all,
> >> >
> >> David, Y'all should address the list using the plural form of Y'all
> >> which is, All Y'all. Of course Y'all knew that  :>)
> >>
> >> Mike
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