Re: Languages

From: Alex Ferguson <abf_at_cs.ucc.ie>
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 20:57:10 GMT


Peter Metcalfe:
> When speaking to a Tarshite, Aldachuri or Exile, the linguistic
> gulf is so great that it becomes a different language altogether.
> Sartarites would be better of learning Tarshite, New Pelorian
> or Tradetalk instead of relying on their native tongue to speak
> with Tarshites. As a rule of thumb they will probably understand
> three words outright: "Hello", "Goodbye" and "Fuck you".

Hrm. Is Tarshite in the Pelorian sub-family of 'Theyalan', then?

Slan,
Alex.


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