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The way one "starts" is to do exactly what you are doing, that is, posting to the forum. People post when they feel moved to do so, perhaps when the subject is interesting, or when it is irritating, or is a subject they know well. There is no requirement or compulsion to post, and many read a lot, but post little. If you have a specific question, post it in the appropriate forum. Otherwise, read any posts you find interesting and post a reply as you see fit. :0)
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The phrase "that's white of you", used when someone has done something for you (used more as a sarcastic put-down now.)
My co-worker told me she thought the phrase was, "That's WIDE of you", i.e., large or big. So she used the phrase to thank a man for helping her move some heavy boxes at work. He was Black. He did not feel thanked.
Last edited by Cynthia; 10/08/08 11:01 PM. Reason: Misspelling
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Never heard that one. Must be an Americanism.
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Usually in the phrase "That's mighty white of you."
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