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To think cards with the recipient named on the front are common?

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AddToBasket · 20/12/2016 20:56

Class issue alert: inflammatory if you are bothered by that sort of thing

I was told that cards with 'To my wife/Grandad/Auntie' on the front were considered a bit non-U.

AIBU to go on thinking they're still a dead giveaway of background? Or are they OK?

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Manumission · 22/12/2016 18:11

and never our kid. I wonder if he inwardly cringes when I do..

If you ask, him, please report back Smile

TBH "they are children, not goats" IS a bit of a saying.

Manumission · 22/12/2016 18:11

If you ask him...^

IcedVanillaLatte · 22/12/2016 18:38

Lots of people call their kids their kids though Grin Most of the time the goat meaning never enters anyone's heads… we're not a very goat-centric society I guess.

It does sometimes make me shudder at the phrase kid-gloves (made from kid skin…)

Manumission · 22/12/2016 18:40

No we definitely lack goat-focus as a culture Smile

Redglitter · 22/12/2016 18:41

Well I love my 'Special Auntie' cards that I get from my nieces every birthday & Christmas. I love that they take the time to write them to me - and yes I even keep them all. Don't care if that makes me common or not

brasty · 22/12/2016 18:51

I hate the - children are not goats stuff. Don't use a word if you don't like it, but don't stay stupid stuff like that.

unlessyousay · 22/12/2016 18:52

Our kid is Manchester speak for sibling, I think. 'Are keed.' DH used to say it a fair bit!

Manumission · 22/12/2016 18:54

You can't stop 2 million aunties from saying anything they like brasty Grin

1horatio · 22/12/2016 18:55

Talked to DH.

I apparently say many 'hilarious' things but he says he kind of likes that.

I used to say hubby, spiffy and spunky (not anymore, thanks, mumsnet!)

After some more... questioning he said he cringed whenever I said 'expecting a baby'?!

What a weirdo. I mean, I obviously love him in all his quirky and vulgar glory. But he always reinforces the notion that English people are a bit peculiar. But I know that he thinks the same of Swiss people, so that's ok, I suspect... ;)

Manumission · 22/12/2016 18:57

What's wrong with "expecting a baby"? Confused

1horatio · 22/12/2016 19:06

Man

apparently it's 'I'm pregnant.'

Manumission · 22/12/2016 19:08

Oh dear. He is very particular isn't he?

You've lifted the lid on something now Smile

IcedVanillaLatte · 22/12/2016 19:09

I've heard that "I'm pregnant" used to be considered a bit vulgar.

It's a minefield Grin

IcedVanillaLatte · 22/12/2016 19:11

Start using "with child" instead Grin

squoosh · 22/12/2016 19:11

Kind of like the way Americans are unusually prim about the word toilet. Saying you're 'going to the toilet' is on a par with 'I'm just off to take a massive dump'.

squoosh · 22/12/2016 19:12

Maybe we should bring back coy references to a 'future happy event' and refer to a woman's 'confinement'.

IcedVanillaLatte · 22/12/2016 19:13

Or "in a delicate condition".

Or say you have a bun in the oven.

Or that you're "in the family way".

Manumission · 22/12/2016 19:14

I'm sure she can't be married to a maiden aunt from the 1940s latte. Or can she!? Shock

horatio does he say looking glass, scent and stuff or mirror, perfume and fabric?

Experiment on him Smile

1horatio · 22/12/2016 19:19

man What?
No, he isn't a maiden. He's a beautiful and intelligent English man. 😍
But yes, practical is a good description to describe him. At least sometimes. On other occasions...

Iced he's more than a bit vulgar. And he apparently thought it was extremely entertaining that I kept using spunky. So, yeah, thanks, mumsnet,,,

IcedVanillaLatte · 22/12/2016 19:20

I've always wanted to be sat in the corner in a beautiful silk dress, all delicate and glowing, and, blushing, bow my head and say, with quiet pride, "I am with child".

And then a few months later have the happy arrival announced as "Iced has been delivered of a daughter".

EBearhug · 22/12/2016 19:24

EBear was your gran Hyacinth Bucket?

No - just born at a time when privileged people did have staff. She'd be well over 100 if she were still alive. I think some of her views would mark her as unusual (other adjectives are available) if held by someone today.

IcedVanillaLatte · 22/12/2016 19:24

See, I don't get that. "Toilet" is already a euphemism.

Manumission · 22/12/2016 19:29

Iced has been delivered of a daughter".. Grin

1horatio · 22/12/2016 19:35

toilet is already an euphemism

My English teacher taught me to say 'loo' and never ever toilet. DH doesn't say toilet either. He has been reading over my shoulders and was very amused by being called a maid and now said me that "he needs to piss." (he usually says loo).

I can already imagine it. DD raises hand (at school): Ms something-something, I have to piss. 🙈🙈

CaraAspen · 22/12/2016 20:17

I like kids when referring to pupils or students. It's friendly. We all know no one is talking about baby goats, for goodness' sake.