On a similar note - my wife is a bit of a mumbler, and that gets my goat at times.

She's from Lincolnshire, so she has a bit of a "yokel" accent (when we first met I thought she was from the west country - are those similar accents normally?) but her favourite response to a question that requires a "yes" or "no" answer is a sort of indecipherable "earrrp" which is neither one thing nor the other.

So I shout from the bottom of the stairs "do you want a cup of tea?"

And she replies "earrrp"

To which I have to say "was that a Yes or a No?"

To which I normally receive a very distinct, and quite irritated "YES" or "NO"

So she can do it when she tries!

 

On a similar note - my wife is a bit of a mumbler, and that gets my goat at times.

She's from Lincolnshire, so she has a bit of a "yokel" accent (when we first met I thought she was from the west country - are those similar accents normally?) but her favourite response to a question that requires a "yes" or "no" answer is a sort of indecipherable "earrrp" which is neither one thing nor the other.

I think that perhaps they are because when I have visited Lincolnshire it has struck me that there doesn't seem to be a regional accent, so I guess that could be because they sound the same as me.

I have a problem when my wife talk, mostly that it's inane drivel and I switch off. :lol:

 

:lol:
Accents are fine, non commiting mumbles are not!

 

Facing me when talking would be out of this world.

Being in the same room would be nothing short of a miracle!

I HATE screamed conversations from one room to another, particularly as Mrs Pat has a talent for talking to me like I'm in the same room and not taking into account the fact that I am

1) Actually three rooms away

2) Stood next to the washing machine that is on

3) Washing my hands and splashing water as well

4) Trying to hear her over the telly that is on on the front room too



At least we are reading you loud and clear on here!

 

*Makes note - Anj is a bit mutton, must shout*

HELLO ANJ

 

:lol:

 

I have the same issue, and I would add:

d) any pub, restaurant, etc. where there is a lot of background conversation.

Pardon?

 

The same thing happens when people talk to you in a club, you have no chance of hearing. So the best thing to do is nod your head, smile and walk off.:thumbs:

 

Don't worry ANJ I'm a bit def too but apparently thats called I'm a man and I can't listen and watch TV at the same time so I'm an ****!

(according to mrs joss)

 

Looks to me like gry has had numerous offers of sexual favours from young ladies, to which he has responded by nodding, smiling and then walking off!

 

:lol: i can lip read more important words:cheese:

And young men too no doubt

:cheese:I don't bat that way.:tut:

 

And young men too no doubt

 

....you win some, you lose some....

 

Indeed you do

 

I've just tuned the TV on (I'm about to do some ironing, honestly ) and on The Wright Stuff they are talking about mumbling.

My son mumbles terribly; I've got to the point now where I repeat back exactly what I've heard, a bit like Chinese Whispers. He gives me a strange look and then says the same thing but this time clearly. It's better than having a go at him

 

My son mumbles terribly; I've got to the point now where I repeat back exactly what I've heard, a bit like Chinese Whispers. He gives me a strange look and then says the same thing but this time clearly. It's better than having a go at him

If/when I have kids, I will have to remember that! Genius. :lol:

 

If my husband doesn't listen to me, I just say something rude to get his attention :lol:

 

I tend to do it like the two Ronnies sketches

Tickle your **** with a feather?

What!?

Particularly nasty weather

 

Sorry Anj, say that again?