If you’re begging for money, I’ll be more likely to give it to you if you please me linguistically. Yesterday I took a long walk on the Embarcadero in San Francisco and heard some creative requests. My two favorites: “Can you help me on a down payment for a cheeseburger?” and “Donations for THC research.”
Unfortunately I had to hold onto my coins for the busride home, but next time I want a lesson in effective persuasive language maybe I’ll visit the Tenderloin.
Then I found this amazing website in my quest for more wit. Check it out! I had no idea vulgarity was so in! I like the one “Obama’s not the only one who wants change” and “amature gynocolgist [sic].” Which sign would you be most inclined to tip?
About The Author
Jenny
Jenny Marshall studied Language, Culture, and Society at the University of California Santa Barbara, and now teaches English in Spain. Here she writes about the intersection of language and culture, and lives a life translated by travel.
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