OP did not use slang; you did (honky)

• Ebonic speaking dictators should be - sm
  • I must apologize - OP
    • OP, I don't see any need to apologize! - Hayseed
  • people, we see many complaints of dictators - this is no different and not racist - no message
  • Um, what difference does it make how - Me
    • OP did not use slang; you did (honky) - are you trying to start trouble? - n/m
    • Thanks "Me" - That's why it's offensive! (sm) - Squirrel
      • there was no prejudice in OP post - what are you talking about? nm
      • *Ebonics* refers to the street slang, etc. (often heard in -sm - ESL in the USA
        • I meant *comparing*, not *referring* ! - nm - ESL in the USA
      • Exactly - Me
    • Ebonics: Not a black thing or white thing. (sm) - Hayseed
      • Right as usual Hayseed! And what about British dialects - sm - ESL in the USA
      • I beg to differ Hayseed - Me
      • Why would anyone want to learn it??? - May I ask?
        • They want to understand the culture. - mtstudent
          • Thanks - that makes sense. - May I ask?
      • I've heard it used in derogatory terms (sm) - Squirrel
        • We have English lessons here at my home - Sandra
          • Not racist at all - a very well written post. - nm
  • That's very rude and offensive to many people (nm) - Squirrel
    • Agree. - sm
      • I am so against ebonics and I live in the south - Sandra
    • What is offended is my hearing! - Janie
      • Makes you wonder how they passed grade school grammar. No it is not acceptable. - EFL MT
    • I don't see why it should be. - EFL MT
      • Well, you know, there is always one - sm
        • You are mistaken - Me
          • Read my post above, very racist myself - Sandra
          • OP did not use slang above; you did above(honky) - is that hypocritical? - n/m
            • You Could Say "Me" is the Pot Calling the Kettle Black. - Amanda
          • You are so wrong and that's what is wrong with this - sm
          • "Me" - you have such a way with words! (sm) - Squirrel
        • No, I guess it depends on where you live (sm) - Squirrel
    • Why? - sm
      • "stating that people have a poor grasp of the English language anymore. " - Does that mean nowadays?
        • What do you not understand and why hate - Lynn
          • It does not mean anything such as you are saying. - 50, thank you
          • I think you have no clue, here. Just what are you talking about? LOL - SM
            • my pet peeve - Margaret
              • I hate it too. Did you know it is now classified as a word? - wow
        • I think it is a Pennsylvania thing -my friend use to say it. - nm
          • I certainly is a PA thing. - PAMT~MDM
            • I have friends here in ND who say it too. - ND MT
            • It's a Hollywood phenomena, I'm convinced. - Hayseed
              • I was referring to the "anymore", not the ebonics. - nm
  • 100% with you, like someone - Janie
  • Another Dilbert fan here! Hail, Ebonia! :) nm - NM
    • What about malpractice cases? - mtstudent
      • Good point - nm

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Back in the day, over 20 years ago when I started transcribing, it was unheard of to transcribe slang in a report, but now you get your hand slapped if correct the slang.  Thanks AAMT for making it so acceptable.  Thank you AAMT for supporting outsourcing overseas. Thanks AAMT for making easier on those who taking our jobs away to not have know proper English.

DTRs, TMs, etc.  Those are quite often mistyped also - no apostrophe needed!! 

This site is an interesting collection of slang/acronyms/abbreviations doctors use among themselves.  DO NOT assume this to be a reference site, it is for amusement only!

Now sit back and laugh!

http://www.messybeast.com/dragonqueen/medical-acronyms.htm

Some of you might remember that I'm working for my BIL doing chemical dependency training videos (transcribing them).

Well, I came across a term that I'm unfamiliar with.  I did a websearch and found this website.  Thought others might find it helpful so decided to post it.

http://www.nicd.us/drugstreetandslangterms.html

Happy MT week!

Chickadee