A listener from Ulysses, Texas, says the formal older gentleman she’s dating apologizes after advances she turned down by saying, “I’m sorry for losing my faculties.” In that wording, faculties is unusual but understandable: the word can refer to...
Springtime is the right time to feel twitterpated. That is, smitten like a nutty, twittering bird. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Feeling Twitterpated” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Tina Marie calling from sunny...
The terms boyfriend and girlfriend came into common use in the late 1800’s. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Boyfriend and Girlfriend” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, my name is Laura from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hi, Laura...
When an older man and woman spend lots of time together, going to family gatherings and the like, but they’re not dating, what do you call that relationship? Best friends? Dear friends? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Friends Who...
An Indianapolis woman calls to say she a great first date with a doctor, but was horrified to hear him suggest they meet at an expresso shop. She asks for dating advice: Should she correct the guy, keep quiet about this mispronunciation, or just...
enginet n.— «These applications are sometimes referred to in the press and industry as Web 2.0 applications, web engines, networked engines or “enginets.” Enginets are networked applications delivered via networked media (like the Web and wireless)...