Respond to this message Return to list of Book Titles Original Message OOPS - (cont. 2) Doris (no login) Posted Aug 5, 2004 10:27 AM At least I learned what a euphemism is ( I was sure off the mark) and some examples - in case you are interested here are some - thank goodness for copy and paste - EUPHEMISM (use of a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct but considered less distasteful, less offensive, etc., than another) WORD EUPHEMISM janitor custodian custodian building engineer crippled disabled disabled physically challenged retarded mentally challenged retarded special, exceptional used second-hand second-hand pre-owned victim survivor housing project public housing died passed away dead passed old person senior citizen problem challenge problem issue product solution drugs illegal substances addiction substance abuse beggar panhandler panhandler the homeless Login Status You are not logged in Login Password   Optional Provides additional benefits such as notifications, signatures, and user authentication. Create Account Your Name Your Email (Optional) Message Title Message Text Options Also send responses to my email address   Notice: This is a moderated forum. Your post will not show up until a moderator approves the message. If you regularly have full posting privileges, you may have to login first.         Copyright © 1999-2013 Network54. All rights reserved.   Terms of Use   Privacy Statement   © Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Book prices may vary without notice.