In Arkansas, typical directions would be like this (to a stranger passing
through):
"Go down what used to be old Perkins road to the corner where Uncle Bill's
old red barn was before it burned down. Turn like you was goin' over to Aunt
Millie's and the place your looking fer is about a mile and a half before
you get to the gully warsh."
Then later, after the stranger has proceeded on his way: "Don't know what
that feller wants to go there, they've been out of business now for goin' on
6 years."
Or:
You kan't git thare from here!
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> Shirley made comment on giving directions in her post.
>
>
> Shirley,
> Keen observation on your part. But why is that?
>
> A man gives directions as if he were reading a map. Such as; Go south on
> Route 62
> approx. 3 miles. At the junction of Rt.358 turn left, hard left. Don't
> take Rt. 718.
> Travel another 3/4 mile and you'll see the place on your right. It's on
> the same side of
> the street as HOOTERS. You can't miss it.
>
> A woman would say; Which way were you headed? Turn around and go that
> way.
> Towards the mall. After you pass the mall keep going straight. Pass
> Wal-Mart, K-Mart,
> and Red Lobster. If you pass another mall, then you went too far. Back
> up, I mean turn
> around and go back the way you came. Turn right at the Shopping Outlets.
> The place is
> right next to The Olive Garden. You can't miss it.
>
> Viva la difference!
>
> Greg
> 47/35/35
>
