Re: Easy Question about USB Hardware Design

David Brown wrote:
Mike Silva wrote:
On Mar 14, 5:13 am, "MK" <nos...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Paul" <Quiller...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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But, if you only use one device at a time, this should be ok, right?
Paul,

I do wish you wouldn't ask questions in "assertion","right?" form - it comes
across to us Brits as rather agressive - it's a culture thing and I'm sure
you don't mean it.

I'm OT here, but that's a fascinating fact. "Assertion","right?" is
certainly a common idiom in America, and I doubt anybody here (USA)
gives it a second thought (as you acknowledge). Anyway, thanks for
pointing something out that I never would have guessed.


As another Brit, I'd agree with Michael - the "assertion", "right?" idiom sounds like the poster is confident that he is correct, and is challenging others to prove him wrong. I'd take it as an indication that the questioner has a bad attitude (unless it really is something he can be confident about) - he's looking for confirmation of his fixed ideas, not help and advice. Of course, it depends on the rest of the context of the post.

The assertion of "right?", is an Americans _lack_ of confidence that is showing.

American TV has used this as a question of our lack of confidence that has made its way into everyday use.

Go figure.

donald

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