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This is so tempting for me to do hahahaha
What is the Science Behind Using Latin Abbreviations Incorrectly on Purpose?
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In summary, the conversation involves a person discussing their use of medication and joking about needing to increase their dosage. They also mention confusion about the Latin abbreviations "i.e." and "e.g." and jokingly admit to using them incorrectly.
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Wait, it's still Thursday here 
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Wait ... what? You've been ON your meds all this time?davenn said:
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phinds said:
hahahaha ... does that infer I need to up the dose ??
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Greg Bernhardt said:Wait, it's still Thursday here
that was "so yesterday"
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It's Friday here. 
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You need to look up infer and imply, but yesdavenn said:hahahaha ... does that infer I need to up the dose ??
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hmmmm...phinds said:You need to look up infer and imply, but yes
Yesterday, I couldn't decide between i.e. and e.g., so I used both; "...id est, exempli gratia: Everyone is either broke, or going broke. And when you're broke, you can't fix ****. And when you can't fix ****, **** stays broke. hmmmm... Someone needs to fix this ****! Kapeesh"?
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You have implied that you find those Latin abbreviation confusing and from that I infer that you don't use them very often.OmCheeto said:
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Correct!phinds said:
But when I do use them, I generally use them incorrectly, on purpose.
1. What does "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" mean?
"I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" is a phrase commonly used to express a strong desire or temptation to do something, often with a playful or mischievous tone.
2. Is "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" a scientific term?
No, "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" is not a scientific term. It is a colloquial expression used in everyday conversations.
3. Can "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" be used in a professional setting?
No, it is not appropriate to use "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" in a professional setting. It is more commonly used in informal or casual situations.
4. How did "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" originate?
The exact origin of "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" is unclear, but it is believed to have originated as a slang phrase in the late 20th century.
5. Can "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" have a negative connotation?
Yes, depending on the context and tone, "I'm Tempted to Do It: Hahaha!" can have a negative connotation and may be perceived as sarcastic or insincere.
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