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How British people don't say what they mean

19 January 2005   

 

How British people don't say what they mean

"If a British person says 'very interesting', they mean in fact the opposite. For a Dutch person this is very confusing as we are not used to playing with language in such a manner."
Some examples:
What the Brits say What they mean What the Dutch understand
Oh, by the way… or,
Incidentally… 		The primary purpose of our discussion is… This is not very important.
I hear what you say. l disagree and do not want to discuss it any further. He accepts my point of view.
With the greatest respect… I think you are wrong (or a fool). He is listening to me.
 


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