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pollenhuffer69 t1_j1ol429 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in I just read Stephen King's "Carrie". I have a Doubt by Varun_shiroyasha

My grandparents and dad used to use that phrase too. But not remotely Indian! I love it - might resurrect it. Thanks for the reminder!

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pseudocultist t1_j1ooiao wrote

I have tried using 'kindly' as I love bringing weird turns of phrase back. But people do not seem to hear it warmly, rather some people bristle. I think its usage tends to denote some sarcastic exasperation. "Kindly be quiet!" Sort of curt and bitchy. The best I can get is with "thank you kindly" which most people seem to receive well.

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pollenhuffer69 t1_j1ooqvd wrote

Kindly unhand me, sir! Good day to you, sir; I say, good day!

I use ‘thank you, kindly’ a lot.

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