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To: BJungNan
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And according to the Alt Usage English:

The most plausible explanation is the one given in the latest edition of Collins English Dictionary: an alteration of "Mind your 'please's and 'thank you's".

They also had other possibilities listed.

7 posted on 03/25/2006 9:53:14 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: CharlesWayneCT

"Mind your 'please's and 'thank you's".

ThatI have heard before!

Reminds me of a joke:
Q: Why don't Junior Leaguers like group s-x?
A: Too many T-notes, darling.

(Am I showing my age.....?)


13 posted on 03/25/2006 10:44:48 PM PST by baa39
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