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12-Dec-2007, 13:56
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| |  OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
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It's a reindeer! Don't you see its little antlers and ... OK, Mr. Smarty Pants, what's yours supposed to be?
Who is Mr. Smarty Pants? And what connotations does it have to you? Thanks. |
12-Dec-2007, 14:06
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| |  Re: OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
It's an only slightly perjorative term for a clever person. It's usually used in the context of affectionate teasing, as in your example. Including the "Mr." is optional. :) Origin
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12-Dec-2007, 14:18
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| | Re: OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
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Originally Posted by Delmobile  It's an only slightly perjorative term for a clever person. It's usually used in the context of affectionate teasing, as in your example. Including the "Mr." is optional. :) Origin
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I see your points exception for "affectionate teasing." Could you explain it in a few words? Thanks again. |
12-Dec-2007, 15:56
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| | Re: OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
I mean, the way you tease someone you feel affection towards. In other words, they know you're only teasing and take it in the right spirit.
Mother to child: "You big silly! If you wear your sunglasses in the house, you won't be able to see."
Wife to husband: "Okay, Superman, if you don't want the ladder in the house, how do you suggest we get the angel on top of the Christmas tree?"
Employee to boss: "You goofball, I can't believe you forgot to bring the contract." NOPE! This would not be an occasion for affectionate teasing! :) |
12-Dec-2007, 16:01
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| | Re: OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
Thanks, Melmobile, for the wonderful explanations and samples.
I wonder if I could use friendly teasing to my close friends. I mean, does "friendly teasing" sounds right, too? |
12-Dec-2007, 19:00
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| | Re: OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
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Originally Posted by angliholic Thanks, Melmobile, for the wonderful explanations and samples.
I wonder if I could use friendly teasing to my close friends. I mean, does "friendly teasing" sounds right, too? | Angli,
'Friendly teasing' sounds great! I would suggest, however, that friendly teasing be done face-to-face with your close friends. Written teasing can be hurtful if the recipient mistakes the tone/spirit of your comments.
Best wishes,
Amigos4 |
13-Dec-2007, 00:20
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| | Re: OK, Mr. Smarty Pants
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Originally Posted by amigos4 Angli,
'Friendly teasing' sounds great! I would suggest, however, that friendly teasing be done face-to-face with your close friends. Written teasing can be hurtful if the recipient mistakes the tone/spirit of your comments.
Best wishes,
Amigos4 | Thanks, Amigos4.
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