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Times-Advocate, 1979-08-08, Page 16AVAILABLE AT CAULIFLOWER FRESH CUT DAILY each Kraft MIRACLE WHIP SAVE 25e 1 Litre Jar st44 Crisco LIMITED QUANTITY Seaforth No. 1 Wisk Laundry BUTTER DETERGENT OIL SAVE LIMIT 3 1 45 LIMITED 75Q m1 11 08 14° #69 ThrfasoAlivocratO, August 8, 1870 W..,7277 NC'S ,ends Why we need cliches By ELAINE TOWNSHENP Dictionaries say a cliche is a hackneyed literary ex- pression, a fixed or stereotyped expression which has lost its significance through frequent repetition. In everyday life, it's a handy phrase that slips out when we think we need something to say, For example, "How are you?" is an automatic greeting answered customarily by "I'm fine," But is the question sincere? Do we listen to the response, and is the answer always honest? The old cliche could lead us into a trap: Hi, how are you?" "I fell last week and cracked four ribs." "Oh, that's great!" When we leave a person, we have to say something cheery, such as "Have a nice day!" "Take care!" "Hang in there!" "Bye now!" When we turn into our driveway, we feel compelled to tell everyone in the car: "Here we are." If asked to pass the salt at the kitchen table we send it along with a "There you go." With relish we watch the cook place the turkey in the centre of the table, and when she beams "Enjoy!" that's our signal to dig in. A cliche is often used to buy time. For instance, "That's a very good question." "I'm glad you asked that question." and "That's a difficult question to answer," mean we don't have an answer. When you're hot, you're hot. Sometimes we find ourselves dominating a conversation. We've sud- denly been struck by a brainstorm, and we're sharing our terrific idea with our companions. Words and sentences come tumbling out of our mouths, Gradually though, our train of thought runs out of steam, We have everyone's undivided attention, and we don't want to lose it. While our mind searches for more brilliant thoughts, our mouth fills the gap with "for the most part," "by and large," "as a matter of fact," "I believe," "actually," "really," "evidently" or "and you know." Sooner or later our monologue must end and we sum it all up with "you know where I'm coming from" "and that's the truth" or "you get my drift?" If we become irritated, we reprimand the agitator: "knock it off!" "cut it out!" "smarten up!" "you never give up, do you?" or "Don't you ever grow up?" And of course, we can always resort to the veiled threat: "if you don't smarten We can't seem to argue creatively: "I've got a bone to pick with you." "Oh, ya?" "You think you're smart, don't you? Well, I've got news for you." "Oh ya? Well, I've got something to say to you, too, Mr. Big Shot!" "Get off your high horse," Ultimatums may be delivered with intensity but they are no longer sur- prising: "You can shape up or ship out." "If you don't like it, you can lump it!" Cliches. Where do they come from? Bow many times must certain catchy phrases be repeated and how many people must identify with them, before they can be classed as cliches? Some cliches develop as slow as molasses; others catch on like wildfire. Some seem as old as IVfethusaleh, while others sound brand spanking new. Some sound as mad as a hatter, but on the other hand, some are as wise as an owl, Most buy us some time, when we can't think of anything important to say but our tongues have to wag anyway. You know how it is! 409 MAIN STREET EXETER Prices reduced on all our designer fashions. Excellent selection to choose from, MR. AND MRS. DAN HAUGH Sherri Anne Menard and Daniel William Haugh exchanged marriage vows August 4 at Zion United Church, Crediton Rev, Brian Elder officiated. The bride is the daughter of Elton and Marilyn Menard, London and Ross and Irene Haugh, Crediton are parents of the groom. The matron of honour was Nancy Gosselin and bridesmaids were Glenda Wuerth, Linda Nakamura and Lori Lowes. The best man was Petei Wuerth and guests were ushered by Ron Bowers, Gavir Goebel and Brian Lambie, Kay Menard was flower girl and Michael Finkbeiner was ring bearer. Doug Lewis was organist and Dave Robinson provided special music. After a wedding trip to the Muskoka area, the couple will reside on Wonderland Road. Photo by Haugh MR. AND MRS. DONALD MILLSON Elizabeth Ann Bender and Donald Carl Millson were united in marriage July 14 at Crediton United Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bender, Crediton and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Millson are parents of the groom, The maid of honour was Patti McCann and bridesmaids were Debbie Glavin, Pat Watson and Diane Richardson. The best man was Dan Lewis and guests were ushered by Ken Mil'son, Ralph Bender and Doug Millson. Cindy Beaver was flowergirl and Brett Bordon was ring bearer. 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