Faux Pas, Short Sales, and the Search for a Forever Home
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In episode 123 of I Hate Talking, the hosts discuss the meaning and origins of faux pas, the French phrase for a social mistake, blunder, or tactless misstep. They compare it with “solecism,” the topic of the previous episode, and explore how faux pas entered the English language in the 1670s. The conversation also considers literal translations, cultural differences, and how an advertising slogan can become a faux pas when translated incorrectly.
The episode then turns to the hosts’ experiences buying and selling homes. Together, they look back on four home purchases and…
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