What word is on the tip of your tongue but you just can't think of it? - Page 5

Pie · 10-23-2008, 05:21 PM

It's not a word per se, but I've always had trouble with the simple concept of left and right.

When I was learning my directions, I had a small scab on my right hand. I was given a helpful memory aid: "The hand with the boo-boo is 'right'."

You can guess what happened next: that's right, a small accident that left a scab on my left hand.
To this day, I get them mixed up.

HungLikeJesus · 10-23-2008, 05:30 PM

Apex.

DanaC · 10-23-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pie

It's not a word per se, but I've always had trouble with the simple concept of left and right.

When I was learning my directions, I had a small scab on my right hand. I was given a helpful memory aid: "The hand with the boo-boo is 'right'."

You can guess what happened next: that's right, a small accident that left a scab on my left hand.
To this day, I get them mixed up.

My best mate from school always had the same difficulty. To this day she glances down to see which hand her rings are on when she's figuring which way to turn:P

monster · 10-23-2008, 09:46 PM

over here, they teach the kids that the first finger and thumb on the left hand make an L. Apparently it has yet to occur to them that the kids who have difficulty with left and right are also the ones who can't remember which way an L goes.....

jinx · 10-23-2008, 09:51 PM

The L works for me. Mys sister uses passenger and driver. Neither of us have any issues with letters.

edit: I also always ask "my left or yours" to give me a sec to check for the L.

glatt · 10-24-2008, 07:57 AM

Reminds me of a helpful tip for setting the table if you can't remember where the silverware goes.

"Left" and "fork" both have the same number of letters

"Right," "knife," and "spoon" all have the same number of letters.

And that's where they go.

DanaC · 10-24-2008, 07:59 AM

what about the sideplate?

glatt · 10-24-2008, 08:20 AM

Yeah, well it only works for those basic things. If you are having a state dinner, then it's best to consult a chart.

DanaC · 10-24-2008, 08:22 AM

I've always thought one can overcomplicate nutrition...

Treasenuak · 10-24-2008, 09:03 AM

actually, I find formal dinners rather fun. Place settings have always been a good way to individualize while still maintaining the air of decorum that goes with a formal meal. Plus... what woman DOESN'T like a chance to dress up??

DanaC · 10-24-2008, 09:36 AM

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Plus... what woman DOESN'T like a chance to dress up??

I'm not much of a dresser-upper...I like to look good, I like to put on nice clothes, but I don't do dressed-up. Not without a fight.

dar512 · 10-24-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Reminds me of a helpful tip for setting the table if you can't remember where the silverware goes.

"Left" and "fork" both have the same number of letters

"Right," "knife," and "spoon" all have the same number of letters.

And that's where they go.

Or you could just remember that they're in alphabetical order.

dar512 · 10-24-2008, 09:53 AM

The way we learned left/right was: if you are a righty, you write with your right hand.

The lefties used left is write.

sweetwater · 10-27-2008, 08:14 PM

Another L gimmick is the Less than math symbol, <, looks a bit like an L. Greater than becomes the other one: >.
Now that I think about it, those symbols likely have Official Names but I don't know what they might be.

jinx · 10-27-2008, 09:01 PM

The alligator eats the bigger number.

10-23-2008, 05:21 PM	#61
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	It's not a word per se, but I've always had trouble with the simple concept of left and right. When I was learning my directions, I had a small scab on my right hand. I was given a helpful memory aid: "The hand with the boo-boo is 'right'." You can guess what happened next: that's right, a small accident that left a scab on my left hand. To this day, I get them mixed up. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

10-23-2008, 05:30 PM	#62
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10-23-2008, 09:46 PM	#64
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	over here, they teach the kids that the first finger and thumb on the left hand make an L. Apparently it has yet to occur to them that the kids who have difficulty with left and right are also the ones who can't remember which way an L goes..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-23-2008, 09:51 PM	#65
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	The L works for me. Mys sister uses passenger and driver. Neither of us have any issues with letters. edit: I also always ask "my left or yours" to give me a sec to check for the L. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

10-24-2008, 08:20 AM	#68
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yeah, well it only works for those basic things. If you are having a state dinner, then it's best to consult a chart. Attached Images

10-24-2008, 07:57 AM	#66
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Reminds me of a helpful tip for setting the table if you can't remember where the silverware goes. "Left" and "fork" both have the same number of letters "Right," "knife," and "spoon" all have the same number of letters. And that's where they go.

10-24-2008, 07:59 AM	#67
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	what about the sideplate?

10-24-2008, 08:22 AM	#69
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I've always thought one can overcomplicate nutrition...

10-24-2008, 09:03 AM	#70
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	actually, I find formal dinners rather fun. Place settings have always been a good way to individualize while still maintaining the air of decorum that goes with a formal meal. Plus... what woman DOESN'T like a chance to dress up??

10-24-2008, 09:53 AM	#73
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	The way we learned left/right was: if you are a righty, you write with your right hand. The lefties used left is write. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

10-27-2008, 08:14 PM	#74
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Another L gimmick is the Less than math symbol, <, looks a bit like an L. Greater than becomes the other one: >. Now that I think about it, those symbols likely have Official Names but I don't know what they might be. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

10-27-2008, 09:01 PM	#75
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	The alligator eats the bigger number. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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