When visiting a friend or relative's newborn for the first time, it's inappropriate to describe this as "meeting" the child. For example, "Oh, he's so cute! I can't wait to meet him!" Or, "I'm going to meet my new niece!"
Now, I haven't seen a baby in a while, but if I recall correctly, infants are unable to greet you by speaking, shaking hands, or even giving you that gangsta-head-nod to acknowledge your presence.
The more accurate description would be to use a verb like "see". "Going to SEE the new baby." Or hold, if that's what you're after. "Excited to come by and HOLD her!"
In summary:
INCORRECT
"He looks just like his momma! Can't wait to meet him!"
CORRECT
"Hey, I'm gonna stop by and see your new [insert practically inanimate object here]."
Thursday, June 9, 2011
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