Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I don't want to talk grammar. I want to talk like a lady.

I don't want to talk grammar. I want to talk like a lady.

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This quote suggests that the speaker is less concerned with the technical correctness of their language and grammar and more focused on conveying themselves in a refined and dignified manner. They express a desire to communicate in a manner befitting a lady, emphasizing grace, sophistication, and perhaps adherence to certain social norms and conventions associated with femininity. This quote implies the speaker's preference for prioritizing the manner of speech over strict grammatical correctness.

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