Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality other Goan expressions
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-December/051747.html --- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most men want't to date the glamorous girls when they are young but want the homely ones to settle down with. Nothing intruiging here, ask any man. Mario observes: Sunith, methinks you are speaking of those men whom the glamorous girls would not deign to marry!:-))) As you may have noticed, even Reita Faria, India's first Miss World, who is also a physician and an unassuming and charming person is considered somewhat homely by some.
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality other Goan expressions
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Selma, If what you mention below is true, then why does homely girl's best friend the girl next door always beat glamorous girl in Hollywood movies? Some prejudices are unfortunately both universal and uniquely male. Most men want't to date the glamorous girls when they are young but want the homely ones to settle down with. Nothing intruiging here, ask any man. Regards Sunith Selma writes: She is a homely girl. This phrase used anywhere else in the world will earn you (to use another Goan expression), one tight slap or fattak. The word homely in general parlance means unattractive and shorn of embellishment. -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality other Goan expressions
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Speaking of expressions peculiar to Goa, here is one I've always found fascinating. She is a homely girl. Now, only in Goa does this expression mean the girl is happiest serving pattices and making miskut while simultaneously massaging her father-in-law's feet and feeding the pet dog, whitey. This phrase used anywhere else in the world will earn you (to use another Goan expression), one tight slap or fattak. The word homely in general parlance means unattractive and shorn of embellishment. Here is another phrase commonly used in Goa that I find intriguing. She's a simple girl. Why is this phrase used as a compliment? When did it become fashionable for a girl to be a simpleton? Why shouldn't girls be eccentric, opinionated, forward, smart, glamourous, anything but simple? selma __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality other Goan expressions
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Good one! What about, She's dark but has nice features.:)) Reena Carvalho wrote: * G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Speaking of expressions peculiar to Goa, here is one I've always found fascinating. She is a homely girl. Now, only in Goa does this expression mean the girl is happiest serving pattices and making miskut while simultaneously massaging her father-in-law's feet and feeding the pet dog, whitey. This phrase used anywhere else in the world will earn you (to use another Goan expression), one tight slap or fattak. The word homely in general parlance means unattractive and shorn of embellishment. Here is another phrase commonly used in Goa that I find intriguing. She's a simple girl. Why is this phrase used as a compliment? When did it become fashionable for a girl to be a simpleton? Why shouldn't girls be eccentric, opinionated, forward, smart, glamourous, anything but simple? selma __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
Re: [Goanet] The Goan crab mentality other Goan expressions
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2006 Christmas - Two Packages available from EXPRESSIONS http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ --- Reena Martins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good one! What about, She's dark but has nice features.:)) Reena - Hey Reena, This reminds of a memorable line from Mississippi Masala, which exemplifies our attitude towards skin colour: You can be dark and rich or you can be fair and poor but you can't be a darkie and poor and hope to marry someone like him.. Speaking of marriage, I think I should inform NRI girls who will be going to Goa this Christmas, looking for prospective grooms, about a few Goan phrases typical to Goa and their interpretations. he was friendly to Carmeline and Teudoline, doesn't mean he's generally a friendly fellow, it means he was dating them. Nor is the phrase he was so tight on Christmas night to be construed as good news, it just means he drinks like a fish. Happy hunting :) selma Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com
