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Hi everybody!!

I read this:

I used to be friends with you. Now we dont talk no more

The question is: Though anymore is correct in this case, do English natives usually say it that way, or is it just someone's mistake?

And I found some others:

You ever back in the NY area?

That's definitely not correct grammar

Thanks in advance!! smile

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updated Oct 24, 2010
posted by Benz
Hola guapa, un gusto verte amiga:) - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010
You definitely wouldn't want to use the first one at a job interview. - benweck, Oct 16, 2010
Great answers!! :) - Jason7R, Oct 16, 2010
I do not think you mean "English natives", Benz, but rather "native English speakers" - we North Americans (excepting Mexicans and some French Canadians and/or native Indians) for example. - Janice, Oct 17, 2010
@Janice, well, yeah, but it's a shortcut, too. I say Spanish natives (sounds like they are deep in an Amazonian jungle) all the time because I hate typing out native Spanish speakers. - webdunce, Oct 17, 2010
I think this type of speech is mostly confined to the southeastern US. That has been my impression, at least. It will definitely get you red marks on English papers in school (all levels). - webdunce, Oct 17, 2010
People who speak like this will generally understand proper English just fine. - webdunce, Oct 17, 2010
Double negatives are a no-no in English "Now we don't talk no more" but you will often hear them. - ian-hill, Oct 17, 2010
Nice to see you again, Benz! - sanlee, Oct 23, 2010