On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Srini RamaKrishnan <che...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Much easier to admit the word escapes us and leave it at that. No struggle > to recall the word; just respect for the brain and acceptance that it is > busy with something more important, or needs the rest. > As Deepa observed, some of these words need to come with explanations > anyway. Usually even when I can recall such words, I search for simpler > common phrases to express the same idea. Especially if the word isn't in > common use between me and the listener. Big words detract from the subject > of the conversation. > You know what else detracts from the subject of the conversation? Sermons. S. -- Homer: Hey, what does this job pay? Carl: Nuthin'. Homer: D'oh! Carl: Unless you're crooked. Homer: Woo-hoo!
