"If the announcer can produce the impression..." - Quote by George Bernard Shaw
If the announcer can produce the impression that he is a gentleman, he may pronounce as he pleases.
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More on Language
“The word 'comfort' comes from the Latin words for 'with' and 'strength' and originally meant operating from a position of power.”
“Words alone are certain good.”
“Here's a phrase that apparently the airlines simply made up: near miss. They say that if 2 planes almost collide, it's a near miss. Bullshit, my friend. It's a near hit! A collision is a near miss. [WHAM! CRUNCH!] "Look, they nearly missed!" "Yes, but not quite.”
More on Communication
“The highest truth needs no communicating, for it is by its very nature self-propelling. It radiates its influence silently as the rose its fragrance without the intervention of a medium.”
“Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart.”
“Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.”