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lyledunn
I was taking a group of building service engineers through the 18th. We were discussing the use of Appendix 5. One chap was very exercised about the BA3 category which is described as utilization-capability-handicapped. He claims the latter word was exorcised from common parlance years ago and would be offensive to many. I am not that politically correct but maybe he has a valid argument,.
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    Sparkingchip:




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    So just what definition covers the number of strokes normally taken by a golfer above par for a course?


    Don't  presume offense where none exists. Call a spade a a spade. Refuse to speak the limited language of Oceania.


    Z.




    There’s a very strong possibility of causing offence with using words such as you just have.


    ...


    You think that is an inoffensive saying, but ever since the 1970’s I wince when I read or hear it.



    Why?


    The French call a cat a cat - is that any different? (On appelle un chat un chat.)

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    Sparkingchip:




    Zoomup:

    So just what definition covers the number of strokes normally taken by a golfer above par for a course?


    Don't  presume offense where none exists. Call a spade a a spade. Refuse to speak the limited language of Oceania.


    Z.




    There’s a very strong possibility of causing offence with using words such as you just have.


    ...


    You think that is an inoffensive saying, but ever since the 1970’s I wince when I read or hear it.



    Why?


    The French call a cat a cat - is that any different? (On appelle un chat un chat.)

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