A question posted today by denise m was to do with anyone saying a word or phrase unintentionally upsetting someone....it appears an expression used by us in response to izzy k's question has been taken the wrong way so.......in which country do you all reside n what does the expression "getting your knickers in a twist" mean to you? (Where we live in the Uk it is said in fun not malicious)
2007-10-16 02:34:50 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I think it's time Y/A gave us some little emoticons to use, lol...everyone understands them, and then they can be used to let all know in what context your question/answer is meant, I personally get fed up of putting "lol" all the time, but I feel I have to in case what I am saying is took the wrong way...I would hate it if I said something very innocently and upset someone, and I can see you feel the same way, I'm from Uk and know that "getting your knickers in a twist" is a very innocent phrase
2007-10-16 03:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ HOPE ♥ 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the USA and that or the 'don't get you panties in a wad' just means 'don't get upset', usually the person wasn't trying to say anything for the other to get upset about.
That's one problem when you read questions/answers and can't the see facial expressions of the person talking. It's sometimes hard to tell if something is a joke or serious, it would be nice to have a way here to differentiate. It's true lol only goes so far, and doesn't always fit right, but you do want someone to know it was a light hearted reply. As you see though our dear friend isn't upset with you.
2007-10-16 06:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard it here in the US....since forever....it's ment in jest. These days it seems everyone gets "offended" by literally everything.....even old sayings ment in fun. I like "put your big girl panties on and deal with it"......lord knows who'd be offended by that these days. I remember my dad used to say..."well....time to call a spade and spade"....(same as looks like a duck quacks like a duck...) But it was considered "offensive" because I guess somewhere, someone, used the term "spade" to call African Americans. I never heard the term before and no one I knew ever ment it as a racial slur. But now that's a no-no too. "Offensive" these days is nothing more than you said something I didn't want to hear. If that's the rule.....then I guess everybody better not say a word again.
2007-10-16 05:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is always going to be someone with a gripe. It is not a bad statement don't even worry about it. I have been called a lot worse and on here, with a few letters followed by a bunch of stars and cruel comments. Chin up and party on, we all get and go thru it.
2007-10-16 03:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by lilabner 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes, its the same In Jersey too, but then again I am aBrit, shame...thats where we fall down a little with communication, some of My american friends didnt understand me using Cheeky in fun xx
2007-10-16 07:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by Croeso 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even though it`s plenty the comparable everywhere you're - at paintings, interior the workplace, in Uni - even at residing house. there is often somebody in a foul temper - basically wanting an excuse to blow their actual if all and sundry as much as speaks! there is various pointless anger interior the international, for apparently no reason in any respect.
2016-10-09 08:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by ragoonanan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the same as "don't get your tit caught in a wringer"
always thought to be a little off color, humorous to some and offensive to others. Todays world wouldn't even get the point.
2007-10-16 06:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It means the same as "getting your panties in a bunch" or basically getting upset over nothing much here in the US. Yeah, Yahoo! is real big on censorship. I just got a violation for using the phrase "p*ss off, ya wankers" which means to me, step off, beat it, or scram, you morons/fools.
2007-10-16 02:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I use this at times and is not meant to be offensive.....just a way of stating that you shouldn't get upset,heated,agitated etc...I live in Britain and have never heard of anyone taking it to heart..........
2007-10-16 05:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by valf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in California, the home of dissing big time. We usually don't take offense at something as trite as that. I usually hear 'don't get your panties in a twist' or quit wearing your underwear on your head or some such.
2007-10-16 03:12:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋