Anonymous
Post 08/08/2015 16:43     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Anonymous wrote:...and while we're speaking Itailian, if you order one, it's a panino. If you order several, it's panini. But I think thy battle was lost long ago.


Well that makes sense! [Smacks forehead.]
If it's a very long panino, is it a peninis?
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2015 16:42     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Anonymous wrote:No, not pretentious at all, just educated. It's like saying "alumnae" or "alumna" and people not being used to it. Just because their ears aren't used to it, it doesn't mean that the speaker or writer is pretentious. How silly. Use the proper word. Otherwise you appear illiterate. (And that isn't meant to seem unkind at all. It's just that when you're writing, especially for something that's going to be read by bosses, etc. you don't want to appear that you don't know better.)


This
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2015 16:38     Subject: Re:Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
In Texas, the correct form is "Yipee!" for modest expressions of enthusiasm and "Yeeeee-Hah!!" for more intense expressions. It is not uncommon when addressing a woman to use the feminine form, "Yeeeee-Hahe!!" (The final "e" is silent.)
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 21:27     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Only if you pronounce "croissant" correctly.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 21:25     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
I think it is fine. However, there are a lot of people in DC who aren't particularly sophisticated, and think anything they are not familiar with is uppity.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 21:17     Subject: Re:Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Anonymous wrote:We should all know when to use brava, bravo and bravi.


What about "brave"? For the all female team.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 21:16     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Anonymous wrote: This, unless the object of your praise is Italian in which case use Brava.

I agree. Stick with English.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 20:57     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Yes. Same with "Cheers" to close a F'n email.

We signed a corporate contract, not a peace treaty. Simmer down.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 20:52     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
If you can comfortably throw around "Milano" and "Napoli" then you are allowed to say brava. Otherwise, no.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 20:01     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
If they are opera singers, yes. Otherwise, no.
Anonymous
Post 06/27/2013 19:47     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Yay!!! is much better and no pretentious in any way.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2012 18:38     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Someday I'll learn how to properly use quotes.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2012 18:37     Subject: Re:Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
I haven't forgotten what is correct, I have just accepted the conventions.


Follow this practical advice.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2012 17:15     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
Anonymous wrote:Just say good job. Bravo/a is best saved for live performances I would think.


This, unless the object of your praise is Italian in which case use Brava.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2012 17:12     Subject: Is it pretentious to use "brava!' instead of "bravo!"?
If you have to ask, avoid. Since the peanut gallery can't decide, you need to use another word, otherwise you will piss off half of the readers.