If Paul1405 is anything to go by, the sooner some language jargon disappears the better for mankind !
Imagine a language that doesn't have the word Racist ! Paul would have nothing left but count to the next hand-change all day long !

Indy,

As long as a yarpie such as you, continues to post on this Forum, I have unlimited opportunities to refer to RACISTS.

From the one you call; "A Concrete Jungle Bunny".

Pauliar,

You are the biggest Nazi here, however, I couldn't accuse you of learning a second language as you are too stupid to even grasp English.

I remember getting my first job as a uni student during
the summer holidays at David Jones in Sydney. And hearing
comments like "Doesn't she speak beautifully."
My promotion was very quick in that department store. From
making milkshakes in their cafeteria, I was moved to
the designer clothing floor and luxury items. I was also
offered a permanent job.

And all that came as a result of my English mistress at
high school who insisted that we enunciate every single
word and not take short-cuts in our language.

I owe her a great deal to this day. The funny thing is
when I speak in Lithuanian to visitors from Lithuania,
their dialects vary - and some of them I can't understand
a word they say. Especially those from the "Lowlands."
Still I am grateful, that I know more than one language.

Learning other languages and cultures - if one is able to do
is a gift that should be valued. It certainly has made a
big difference in my life. And it is something I would wish
for our children and grandchildren. It's a way of broadening
one's horizons and perceptions.

Hi Paul,

How do you say hello in maori?

Is it Kia ora?

Hi Foxy,

"kia ora" is a Maori general greeting like "bulla" in Fijian, or "hello" in English.

If I see you in the morning I should say; "ata marie" good morning,
in the afternoon "kia pai to ahiahia" at night "kia pai to po" and when we part say; "ka kite" see you, or add "ano" for see you again.