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On 13/06/07, Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...............However dukormation is not the same as a gaffe. > > A polite way to deal with a gaffe is to ignore it. Or better still, humor it > like coining the word "dukormation". These apt terminologies display a > portrait, speaks a thousand words, and provides good Goan humor. At worst, > the gaffe "defames" the author / user and not the recipient / target. RESPONSE: A joke is a joke and a poke is a poke, but a poke in the wrong place is no joke. If it was a gaffe, there would have been a swift ' I am sorry' - not dukor is a nice word and meant in praise ? That's adding insult to injury. Many have made a hue and a cry and rightly so, you on the other hand seem to give latitude where it is not due ? -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
