The Mick? As in derogatory term for Irishman? Now I am more confused than ever. So much for sharing a common language.
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Tribal Belly Dance Malta
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The Mick? As in derogatory term for Irishman? Now I am more confused than ever. So much for sharing a common language.
As an Irish woman I have never thought it a derogatory term! Just a phrase!
same as "to use Shanks's Pony!" ( I wounder how many ppl know that one?):think:
Shanazel
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We say "shank's mare" but it is the same thing. "Mick" is a term used lightly by American Irish for American Irish but was quite seriously derogatory back in the days when Irish immigrants to America were greeted with signs in the windows of businesses that said, "No Irish Need Apply." My son and his best friend who is of Mexican descent, have referred to themselves collectively as "The Spick and the Mick" since they were fifteen. Boys.
Aniseteph
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I never thought "taking the mick" was a derogatory Irish thing - thought it was short for "taking the Mickey" which doesn't necessarily have Irish connotations.
Taking the piss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taking the piss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shanazel
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I just failed to understand the expression all the way around- Mick for Irishman was the only meaning for Mick that I knew. The following from Wikipedia was most illuminating. Thanks, Aniseteph.
Now you can all feel free to giggle at my lack of slangy sophistication! Guess my new found knowledge is a new thing about me, to return to the topic. The things I learn on this forum!!!
Now you can all feel free to giggle at my lack of slangy sophistication!
Guess my new found knowledge is a new thing about me, to return to the topic. The things I learn on this forum!!!
Tribal Belly Dance Malta
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My mother emigrated from Ireland to England in the 60's at the age of 14 (by herself) to get work. She was greeted with "Irish need not apply" and so at that age taught herself to sound "English." She was then able to find work and bring the rest of her family over. (mother, father and 5 siblings) She returned to Ireland back in the 80's and everyone calls her the "English woman" just because of her accent, but don't worry she puts them right!
The same can be said when myself and my husband emigrated to Ireland in 92. My husband couldn't find work, because he was "English" and was told why should they employ a "blow in" when they could employ a local. Things have changed since then, unemployment was high back in the early 90's and "blow ins" were rare in the rural area we were living in. By the time we left Ireland to live in Malta, we were considered part of the community and even now 2 years later are still missed by so many people. I call Ireland my Home, not the UK where I was brought up!
The same can be said when myself and my husband emigrated to Ireland in 92. My husband couldn't find work, because he was "English" and was told why should they employ a "blow in" when they could employ a local. Things have changed since then, unemployment was high back in the early 90's and "blow ins" were rare in the rural area we were living in. By the time we left Ireland to live in Malta, we were considered part of the community and even now 2 years later are still missed by so many people. I call Ireland my Home, not the UK where I was brought up!
i faced a challenge at work (had to discipline an employee) and i am pleased to announce that the employee and i are still on speaking terms.
found a new way to communicate and keep the peace....:dance:
Nalini Akal
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I'm working hard
Hi I'm Nalini- I have just been very busy working,studying and expanding our dance company. I'm finishing my Film degree and trying to combine our dance work with film. I'm excited because we had recent breakthroughs with camera work and soon i will be in the Film M&D class which deals with dvd distribution!
I am acquiring some info for dancers that wanted to know how to coordinate their dvd sales. I might start a thread about it.
Hi I'm Nalini- I have just been very busy working,studying and expanding our dance company. I'm finishing my Film degree and trying to combine our dance work with film. I'm excited because we had recent breakthroughs with camera work and soon i will be in the Film M&D class which deals with dvd distribution!
I am acquiring some info for dancers that wanted to know how to coordinate their dvd sales. I might start a thread about it.
alosha
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I live on a self-sustaining farm (we still buy fruits and flours)
betcha didn't know that!
i am so incredibly jealous! we raise our own pigs, and have a minimal garden, and are going to raise our own layer chickens and feeder chickens this year. we are going to raise turkeys too.
eden eyes
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mmm i love poultry. when i get my own house, i don't want a big farm like i have (we raise mainly pigs and cows), but i do want my chickens. i love chickens.
that's a new thing about me! I really love chickens, not only to eat, but to pet and squeeze and play with too. I know, it's a little weird lol
that's a new thing about me! I really love chickens, not only to eat, but to pet and squeeze and play with too. I know, it's a little weird lol
TriniDancer
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I performed in front of my dancing class for the first time last Saturday. My teacher wanted to see how I was progressing with the drum solo dvd she had given me and I only had half learnt since I had thrown out my back a few weeks ago. When I got to the part where I had stopped learning at she told me to improv *yikes* and I did it. Uh I had not idea what I did but I think it turned out alright. Oh yeah and I got a new job in Social Services.
hurray for you--new job----new solo------hurray......
i ordered a new bathing suit online and it arrived yesterday----IT'S TOO BIG:dance:
