Dr Reis, There are many different dialects or styles of speaking English across the globe; which are you referring to? Indian English is one of the accepted variants, though obviously not as influential and powerful on the global English dining table!
But that may change. India is already the second-largest English-speaking country in the world, and Nigeria is in third position! When you say "That is precisely why it is 'Indian English'," I trace a condescending tone in your sentence. Correct me if I'm wrong. But I see no reason to look down upon "Indian English". In fact, I am one of its speakers! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org 2011/6/19 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão <drferdina...@hotmail.com>: > On Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:04:06 -0700 Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या > *فريدريك نورونيا wrote :<<<This has been debated at quite some length, > probably before Dr Reis Falcão took an active part in the discussions. I > find nothing wrong with the terms "uncle" and "aunty". In Konkani (and > other Indian languages), the word "uncle" does not mean dad's/mum's brother > and aunt doesn't equal dad's/mum's sister. Instead, it means, middle-aged to > elderly (Westernised) male or female respectively. FN>>> > > COMMENT : Sorry; I was not talking or referring to other languages. I was > talking about English. And in English it is definitely wrong. Try addressing > people that way when abroad in an English speaking nation. That was > precisely why it is “Indian English”.
