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13 years ago
I think they call by their names. It will be bit tough to call sister in law and all.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race.
13 years ago
gulshanji
we address them as 'sister in law' or call them by their name
we address them as 'sister in law' or call them by their name
Swetha Shenoy
13 years ago
We address elder brother's wife as 'Bhabi'. How do The British address elder brother's wife. I am writing a story. So, I need this information.
They either call her by first name or 'sis'.
13 years ago
Its better to ask any britishian who may be your longer friend like your friends friends friend like that
Slow and Steady Wins the Race.
13 years ago
[quote]Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Can anyone explain the garbage one? I am still trying to decipher the difference between garbage and trash!!
The cow essay is a big hooter! I read it some time back and still laugh when I read it!!
Garbage and trash are synonymous. For better understanding, please see the link:[/quote]
I do know that! My comment was in response to the displayed sign : Only Garbage No Trash! So how does a person understand here what is garbage and what is trash, a play on the words used!
Can anyone explain the garbage one? I am still trying to decipher the difference between garbage and trash!!
The cow essay is a big hooter! I read it some time back and still laugh when I read it!!
Garbage and trash are synonymous. For better understanding, please see the link:[/quote]
I do know that! My comment was in response to the displayed sign : Only Garbage No Trash! So how does a person understand here what is garbage and what is trash, a play on the words used!
"I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally."
- W. C. Fields :)
13 years ago
[quote]We address elder brother's wife as 'Bhabi'. How do The British address elder brother's wife. I am writing a story. So, I need this information. [/quote]
The sister in law is addressed by her name only, her age and relation does not make any difference unlike our tradition of calling by specified names!
The sister in law is addressed by her name only, her age and relation does not make any difference unlike our tradition of calling by specified names!
"I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally."
- W. C. Fields :)
13 years ago
Exactly, most of the relations are limited to either first names or surnames there. They have their own ways of calling them.
13 years ago
yes, now day every one are calling with their names that may be any relation. Even people are started calling their parents also with names as a fashion
Slow and Steady Wins the Race.
13 years ago
I am a fluent speaker but i still get stuck sometimes when i am in an interview or on stage due to nervousness.
13 years ago
Foe me this is no issue as I had been in many countries where they speak English as contact language and as first language.
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