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#2598272 5-Nov-2020 13:20

So, ‘on tenterhooks’ has been used in its correct sense in this headline.
The fact that two Americans that live in Taranaki, had voted and were awaiting the outcome was conflated to mean the whole of the province was anxiously awaiting the result.

“We’ve arranged a society based on science and technology, in which nobody understands anything about science technology. Carl Sagan 1996

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#2598717 6-Nov-2020 08:38

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“How to spend 48 hours in Marlborough”

Let me help.

1) Arrive Marlborough
2) Wait 48 hours
3) Leave

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#2600432 9-Nov-2020 12:15

RNZ:

An end to predictability, more rational policy and more engagement with the world are some of the things we should see under a Biden presidency...

If you don't see it the first time, read it again.

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#2600458 9-Nov-2020 13:06

Rikkitic:

RNZ:

An end to predictability, more rational policy and more engagement with the world are some of the things we should see under a Biden presidency...

A revival of the Spanish Inquisition then?

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#2601216 10-Nov-2020 18:16

Not an article but a style issue.

Why does the Herald insist on referring to people in its articles by their surname only without any prefix? For example, a story about Jane Smith will mention Jane Smith at the beginning then refer to her simply as “Smith” for the remainder eg “Smith complained that”, “Smith said it was unfortunate that” etc.

In polite formal English, she is either Mrs Smith, Miss Smith or, if you must, Ms Smith. Or she is Jane Smith or possibly Jane.

Not since she left school has she been referred to as “Smith”.

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#2601231 10-Nov-2020 18:29

Geektastic: Not an article but a style issue.

Why does the Herald insist on referring to people in its articles by their surname only without any prefix? For example, a story about Jane Smith will mention Jane Smith at the beginning then refer to her simply as “Smith” for the remainder eg “Smith complained that”, “Smith said it was unfortunate that” etc.

In polite formal English, she is either Mrs Smith, Miss Smith or, if you must, Ms Smith. Or she is Jane Smith or possibly Jane.

Not since she left school has she been referred to as “Smith”.

On a related note, I’ve noticed how Trump is very rarely described as President Trump on the NYT but Obama is regularly described as former President. Mostly it’s Mr Trump on that platform.

Personally, in those circumstances, I have no qualms with them throwing that slight level of shade at Trump

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#2601271 10-Nov-2020 19:36

Geektastic: Not an article but a style issue.

Wow are you old-fashioned. Women these days are generally referred to by their names, not antiquated sexist honorifics. I suppose you still call female actors 'actresses'!

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#2601278 10-Nov-2020 19:48

Rikkitic:

Geektastic: Not an article but a style issue.

Wow are you old-fashioned. Women these days are generally referred to by their names, not antiquated sexist honorifics. I suppose you still call female actors 'actresses'!

What does gender or sexism have to do with it? John Smith would be referred to as Mr Smith.

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#2601289 10-Nov-2020 20:05

Handle9:

What does gender or sexism have to do with it? John Smith would be referred to as Mr Smith.

Or just plain 'Smith'. So would Jane.

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#2601302 10-Nov-2020 20:17

Rikkitic:
Handle9:

What does gender or sexism have to do with it? John Smith would be referred to as Mr Smith.

Or just plain 'Smith'. So would Jane.

Nobody would be properly addressed as “Smith” unless they were in school or the army. It’s impolite.

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#2601318 10-Nov-2020 20:35

Geektastic:

Nobody would be properly addressed as “Smith” unless they were in school or the army. It’s impolite.

Times change.

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#2601327 10-Nov-2020 20:46

For what it's worth, I'd want to be referred to either as Firstname, or Mr Lastname. I wouldn't want to be Lastname without a title.

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#2601328 10-Nov-2020 20:49

Behodar:

For what it's worth, I'd want to be referred to either as Firstname, or Mr Lastname. I wouldn't want to be Lastname without a title.

Is it Behodar, Mrs Behodar or Mr Behodar then?

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#2601329 10-Nov-2020 20:50

Lord Behodar to you my good man.

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#2601333 10-Nov-2020 20:56

Handle9: Lord Behodar to you my good man.

At least it's not "Behodar Stormborn of House Targaryen, the First of His Name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Father of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, the Breaker of Chains". Man that woman really loved shouting out her CV to every new person she met, I got tired of thumbing the fast-forward button.

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