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mapsedgeAllow me to offer a correction to the instructions on http://www.talklikeshakespeare.org/ :
Instead of you, say thou. Instead of ya'll, say thee.
Not so much. The difference between "you" and "thee/thou" is a matter of formality as well as historicity. "You" is formal, "thee/thou" is familiar.
Refer to the king, queen, and your boss - in any situation where you are subordinate or unsure as to your station - as "you."
"Thee" and "thou" are reserved for your friends and your subordinates.
That's why I have coached ren fest performers to always address patrons as "you" - the patrons paid to get in, so don't bother thee-ing and thou-ing.
Pet peeve. I'm just saying.
Instead of you, say thou. Instead of ya'll, say thee.
Not so much. The difference between "you" and "thee/thou" is a matter of formality as well as historicity. "You" is formal, "thee/thou" is familiar.
Refer to the king, queen, and your boss - in any situation where you are subordinate or unsure as to your station - as "you."
"Thee" and "thou" are reserved for your friends and your subordinates.
That's why I have coached ren fest performers to always address patrons as "you" - the patrons paid to get in, so don't bother thee-ing and thou-ing.
Pet peeve. I'm just saying.