I used to work in a game store and we had customers describe games in a similar manner. "I'm looking for that one game - where you have a card and a thingy and you're supposed to guess." At which point, I could guess what game they're looking for with about a 99% accuracy.
funny, but in my experiences as a bookseller, it doesn't match up. For me the majority of people know what book they're looking for, they just can't find where it's shelved. But it's been a few years so maybe that's changed?
what happen when you talk too fast (and too often) and force evolve English by combining words to abbreviate. Combreviations are dogs, bred to be likable, useful, and friendly, while most words come out of the natural selection of English. Sure, they may not be the fittest, but damn if everyone doesn't love them.
HAHAHAHAHAH :)! Poor, librarians. They must have the patience of saints.
ReplyDeleteYou know, that green one sounds familiar.
ReplyDeleteI used to work in a game store and we had customers describe games in a similar manner. "I'm looking for that one game - where you have a card and a thingy and you're supposed to guess." At which point, I could guess what game they're looking for with about a 99% accuracy.
funny, but in my experiences as a bookseller, it doesn't match up. For me the majority of people know what book they're looking for, they just can't find where it's shelved. But it's been a few years so maybe that's changed?
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