Yes, if you were going by strict Latin rules polypi would work but octopi for octopus wouldn't as it's not a second declension male noun. Of course, English breaks those rules too. Like campuses or circuses.
So pretty. Are they dandelions? You're getting a good handle on shading and brush control already.Since Cozy is why I bought watercolors, I thought I'd share. I started playing with them Monday.
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This would be because English borrows from multiple language systems with incongruent grammar and syntax. I admire anyone who can become conversant in English as a second language. I truly believe there are far more proficient English speakers than English writers but fluency is extremely rare even for native speakers.
Let's not go down this rabbit hole. We don't want to bore everyone...
But yes, 100% agree with you. It's a living Frankenstein's monster (or I prefer ooze) language and continues to grow and evolve. Written literacy is dependent on a lot of language acquisition factors that I won't go into... You're venturing into psycholinguistics territory now. 
Which is a preoccupation of mine. It's why I pretend to be a shallow dirty old man lol Nobody wants to venture down this mental cavern. Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter HereLet's not go down this rabbit hole. We don't want to bore everyone...
Yes, yes I see your game. No woman has ever said: "Tell me more about the critical age of language acquisition theory. It's turning me on..." to me.
And yet....they keep offering me cake and tits as if that's the way to my heart
it's like they don't even know me!
Sounds like an incompatibility issue more than anything. Try the linguistics department at Wellesley College.And yet....they keep offering me cake and tits as if that's the way to my heart
This is why I prefer hand motions and gestures when possible. No mistaking those.Let's not go down this rabbit hole. We don't want to bore everyone...
Ahh yes, the Hollywood hello! The Texas Thank You, the Utah Up Yours...
yes! Thanks. It's definitely different from the acrylic I had been playing with. I'm enjoying exploring it.
Wouldn't that be the same gesture repeated multiple times?
You'll be painting Christmas cards and landscapes in no time! We should do an exchange.yes! Thanks. It's definitely different from the acrylic I had been playing with. I'm enjoying exploring it.
I believe there were some talks of a card exchange in Cozy before. Happy to send you some calligraphy and a cute little painting.
I love it!!Since Cozy is why I bought watercolors, I thought I'd share. I started playing with them Monday.
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My favourite is the Italian umbrella "up yours".
Wouldn't mess with an Irish girl, ALMOST as dangerous as a Latina
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Italian hand gestures=talking. They can't do one without the other.
Only when it's called for.
You have obviously never seen me stuck in traffic before. There are a number of excellent hand gestures to use.
Well it's all a matter of technique but I suppose I'm preaching to the choir
Me, a Bostonian, fluent in giving the finger?? Noooo….
Ohhhh the flip off....ummm yeah totally where I was atMe, a Bostonian, fluent in giving the finger?? Noooo….
You have said you are short, so has anyone seen you in traffic before?
I learned to drive in Atlanta traffic. I'm fluent in this language, too.Me, a Bostonian, fluent in giving the finger?? Noooo….
Shots fired early in the morning. Last time I checked, your name isn't Cornelius...You have said you are short, so has anyone seen you in traffic before?
Sorry, couldn't resist. I am ready for the retaliation wrath.
