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haptic

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:41 am
by William Hupy
This is one of the from 5% to 25% of our alleged Germanic language that comes directly from the Greek.

Re: haptic

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:16 pm
by Philip Hudson
I am retired from remunerative labor, but I have several "jobs". One of my jobs is haptic. I have a door assigned to me at the church. Everyone who comes in must be greeted. In addition to a verbal greeting, this is usually done with a handshake or a pat on the shoulder. Some women require a hug or a kiss. It is a tough job but somebody has to do it.

Re: haptic

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 4:32 pm
by Perry Lassiter
I shall henceforth only call ushers or greeters "haptics."

Re: haptic

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 10:06 am
by Slava
I must admit I still prefer the good old standby, "tactile."

Re: haptic

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 1:03 pm
by Perry Lassiter
Touching, Slava, touching! I am touched (in the head).

Re: haptic

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 1:19 pm
by Slava
Touché! :)

Re: haptic

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:02 am
by Philip Hudson
Perry: I'm sure you know the Red Neck expression "tetched
in th' haid". As in "Pore ol' Aunt Sucky she's tetched in th' haid, bless her heart."

Re: haptic

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:02 am
by Slava
Perry: I'm sure you know the Red Neck expression "tetched in th' haid". As in "Pore ol' Aunt Sucky she's tetched in th' haid, bless her heart."
I was sure someone would come along with a red neck comment, so now's my chance to put in a "bump" for another section of our alphadictionary.

A Glossary of Quaint Southernisms

Enjoy. :D

Re: haptic

Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:36 am
by Philip Hudson
Slava: I not only enjoy that section of alphadictionary, the words and phrases are all in my regular vocabulary.