Questions of the Day ~ Wondrous Wednesday ~ June 6, 2018
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Hi, everyone! PatsCats and I did a switcheroo this week, so here I am on hump day.
Unfortunately, after spending more than an hour on the QOTD, as I was on the very last sentence, I lost my connection to Explorer. Now it's my bedtime and I have to start over. So please forgive me if we end up with a shortened version. I had some really good Q's. Darn. Oh well. Let me stop whining and instead let's scroll on down and check out
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
I've always found language and dialects fascinating. I'm curious about some words and phrases some of you all use. When I was shopping for groceries a few hours ago, I started wondering how you all would answer the following questions.
First, I'd like to know: where did you spend your growing-up years (if you moved around, where did you spend the most time)?
Mostly here in Kentucky...I live in Lexington now, but grew up mostly in Louisville.
I was in Connecticut in my preschool years, started school in Miami, also lived in Maryland for a short period of time.
What do you call the place where you usually shop for groceries?
market
supermarket
grocery store
store
other (specify)
When you shop for groceries, what do you call the wheeled vessel in which you place your grocery items?
shopping cart
grocery cart
grocery basket
buggy
other (specify)
When you throw something away, what do you call the receptacle in which you place the item?
garbage can
trash can
waste basket
garbage bin
rubbish bin
other (specify)
In 2003, I participated in a [US] national dialect survey through Harvard University. The survey results are still posted online. It's interesting and even humorous at times to read the results. If you're curious, here's a link to the results.
BONUS QUESTIONS
What's your favorite kind of cheese to snack on? Cheddar...but I like most cheeses, so hard choice, that depends mostly on my mood at the time.
Name your favorite snack cracker. Vegetable crackers from the deli
What you would like on your Ritz cracker? Cheese of course!
You have a plate of nacho chips. What would you like on them? Melted Cheese
Buttered popcorn or cheese popcorn?
EXTRA CREDIT Q's
Have you ever seen an egg hatch?
Have you ever seen an animal born?
Have you ever been to a petting zoo?
What baby animal is the cutest? They all are! I have special place in my heart though for puppies and kittens.
That's it for now, folks. I'm about to fall asleep, so it's time for me to hit the sack. Have a wondrous Wednesday, everyone, and remember to commit an act of kindness.
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS
I've always found language and dialects fascinating. I'm curious about some words and phrases some of you all use. When I was shopping for groceries a few hours ago, I started wondering how you all would answer the following questions.
First, I'd like to know: where did you spend your growing-up years (if you moved around, where did you spend the most time)? 1st half NE OH
2nd half SW CA.
What do you call the place where you usually shop for groceries?
market
supermarket
grocery store
store
other Store name
When you shop for groceries, what do you call the wheeled vessel in which you place your grocery items? shopping cart
grocery cart
grocery basket
buggy
other (specify)
When you throw something away, what do you call the receptacle in which you place the item? garbage can for food waste. trash can for recyclable stuff.
waste basket
garbage bin
rubbish bin
other (specify)
In 2003, I participated in a [US] national dialect survey through Harvard University. The survey results are still posted online. It's interesting and even humorous at times to read the results. If you're curious, here's a link to the results. Cool, north bookmarking.
BONUS QUESTIONS
What's your favorite kind of cheese to snack on? Pepper Jack
Name your favorite snack cracker. Keebler Original Club
What you would like on your Ritz cracker? Nothing
You have a plate of nacho chips. What would you like on them? Salsa picante
Buttered popcorn or cheese popcorn?
EXTRA CREDIT Q's
Have you ever seen an egg hatch?
Have you ever seen an animal born?
Have you ever been to a petting zoo?
What baby animal is the cutest?Koalas
That's it for now, folks. I'm about to fall asleep, so it's time for me to hit the sack. Have a wondrous Wednesday, everyone, and remember to commit an act of kindness.
Hi, everyone! PatsCats and I did a switcheroo this week, so here I am on hump day.
Unfortunately, after spending more than an hour on the QOTD, as I was on the very last sentence, I lost my connection to Explorer. Now it's my bedtime and I have to start over. So please forgive me if we end up with a shortened version. I had some really good Q's. Darn. Oh well. Let me stop whining and instead let's scroll on down and check out
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
I've always found language and dialects fascinating. I'm curious about some words and phrases some of you all use. When I was shopping for groceries a few hours ago, I started wondering how you all would answer the following questions.
First, I'd like to know: where did you spend your growing-up years (if you moved around, where did you spend the most time)? St. Louis Co., MO
What do you call the place where you usually shop for groceries?
market
supermarket
grocery
store. store*
other (specify)
When you shop for groceries, what do you call the wheeled vessel in which you place your grocery items?
shopping cart
grocery cart [color="blue"]*[/COLOR]
grocery basket
buggy
other (specify)
When you throw something away, what do you call the receptacle in which you place the item?
garbage can
trash can *
waste basket
garbage bin
rubbish bin
other (specify)
In 2003, I participated in a [US] national dialect survey through Harvard University. The survey results are still posted online. It's interesting and even humorous at times to read the results. If you're curious, here's a link to the results.
BONUS QUESTIONS
What's your favorite kind of cheese to snack on? I do like Kerrygold’s Sweer Cheddar. I also like Catamount Hills.
Name your favorite snack cracker. Tricuit, original
What you would like on your Ritz cracker? Homemade pimiento cheese, please
You have a plate of nacho chips. What would you like on them? I am not a big fan of nachos.
Buttered popcorn or cheese popcorn? Buttered, but I don’t eat popcorn these days.
EXTRA CREDIT Q's
Have you ever seen an egg hatch? No
Have you ever seen an animal born? No
Have you ever been to a petting zoo?
What baby animal is the cutest?
That's it for now, folks. I'm about to fall asleep, so it's time for me to hit the sack. Have a wondrous Wednesday, everyone, and remember to commit an act of kindness.
You might try composing in Word, and then dropping the doc into CD. Just a thought. Your questions were interesting. Have a great day!
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
I've always found language and dialects fascinating. I'm curious about some words and phrases some of you all use. When I was shopping for groceries a few hours ago, I started wondering how you all would answer the following questions.
First, I'd like to know: where did you spend your growing-up years (if you moved around, where did you spend the most time)?
Native Hoosier (Indiana), and lifelong "Region Rat" (northwest Indiana).
What do you call the place where you usually shop for groceries?
market
supermarket
grocery store < Sometimes this
store < Sometimes this
other (specify)
When you shop for groceries, what do you call the wheeled vessel in which you place your grocery items?
shopping cart
grocery cart
grocery basket
buggy
other (specify) Usually just "cart."
When you throw something away, what do you call the receptacle in which you place the item?
garbage can
trash can
waste basket
garbage bin
rubbish bin
other (specify) Usually just "garbage."
In 2003, I participated in a [US] national dialect survey through Harvard University. The survey results are still posted online. It's interesting and even humorous at times to read the results. If you're curious, here's a link to the results.
Very interesting. I pretty much fall within the Chicago area dialect. No surprise there!
BONUS QUESTIONS
What's your favorite kind of cheese to snack on?
Yes. I'll say cheddar.
Name your favorite snack cracker.
Triscuit, or Keebler Club.
What you would like on your Ritz cracker?
Cream cheese with chives and onion!
You have a plate of nacho chips. What would you like on them?
I'd love to dip them in refried beans with red sauce and Chihuahua cheese!
Buttered popcorn or cheese popcorn?
Buttered! Excessively!
EXTRA CREDIT Q's
Have you ever seen an egg hatch?
Not completely. I was in an elementary school field trip to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and we were passing by the chick hatching area. We didn't stay long enough to see an egg hatch completely.
Have you ever seen an animal born?
I have not.
Have you ever been to a petting zoo?
Oh sure! It's one of my favorite places! As long as the animals aren't terrified. I've seen that!
What baby animal is the cutest?
Most of them! I'll pick baby otters. This time.
Have a wondrous Wednesday, everyone, and remember to commit an act of kindness.
You too Pam! Thanx for the Qs and for swapping days with me this week. I'm sorry you had computer issues.
Have a good one everyone!
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I'll say cheddar.
