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Although tied more closely to France than to Spain or Portugal, the etiquette regarding Haiti is similar to other Latin American countries. [8]Haitians take proper behavior seriously and this includes good manners, clean appearances at all times, a moderate tone in one's speech, and avoidance of any profanity or public "scenes", as these are all important indicators of one's social class.
An OK button on a remote control. OK (/ ˌ oʊ ˈ k eɪ / ⓘ), with spelling variations including okay, okeh, O.K. and many others, is an English word (originating in American English) denoting approval, acceptance, agreement, assent, acknowledgment, or a sign of indifference. OK is frequently used as a loanword in other languages. It has been ...
Ta in Uruguayan Spanish means "OK", with a similar ability to communicate a variety of emotions as "OK" has in English. [10] For instance, repetition of the word communicates exasperated comprehension ("Ta, ta" communicating the same emotion as "Ok, ok!"). Emphasis of the word communicates anger ("¡TA!" tantamount to "OK!"; "Enough!").
Why Do People Say, “It’s OK” When They’re Really Not OK? Isabelle Lanser, Ph.D. , licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of Cypress Mental Health , says the “it’s OK” phrase ...
The OK gesture, OK sign or ring gesture is a gesture performed by joining the thumb and index finger in a circle, and holding the other fingers straight or relaxed away from the palm. Commonly used by scuba divers, it signifies "I am OK" or "Are you OK?"
Japo used in reference to people of Japanese ancestry, similar to Jap; used mostly in Spain. In Rioplatense Spanish slang, the word used is Ponja, which is vesre for Japón (Japan). Moro (lit.: Moor) used in Spain in reference to people of Maghrebi, Arab or Middle Eastern ancestry; also used to describe Muslims in general.
The term OK was used by typesetters and people working in the publishing business. A manuscript that didn't need any changes or corrections would be marked "O.K." for Ohne Korrectur (German for "No changes"). c. 1900: Guido Carreras June 30, 1941: In Newsweek. [19] English Initials of "O'Kelly" or "Obediah Kelly"
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