Anthere:
In american english (and in Maverick voice), I think "silly" is rather friendly. A bit like "gros béta". It is not very offending, rather a gentle reproach. Perhaps slightly friendly moquery.
Yep - "silly" isn't meant to be offensive at all.
... But perhaps would it be wise to be cautious while using this word ?
Agreed - the word does not translate well.
--mav
"Silly" is now considered a silly word to use, eh? I think thats silly, myself. ~S~
--- Daniel Mayer maveric149@yahoo.com wrote:
Anthere:
In american english (and in Maverick voice), I
think
"silly" is rather friendly. A bit like "gros
b�ta".
It
is not very offending, rather a gentle reproach. Perhaps slightly friendly moquery.
Yep - "silly" isn't meant to be offensive at all.
... But perhaps would it be wise to be cautious while using this word ?
Agreed - the word does not translate well.
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