He do loves you vs He does love you

[Barb_D]

This point is completely a sidebar to the main point, but I noticed you write "a Jew family." A "Jew" is a noun. Using it as an adjective is considered a pejorative. Say "a Jewish family."

And I completely agree with Amy. I grew up in the great NY area and never, ever have I heard "He do loves you" or any construction like that. I also have a father from the deep South. He would never, ever use that construction either.

Even if the speaker changed her mind about what was intended, she wouldn't start out with "he do."

[MrPedantic]

I wouldn't expect to hear it, either (unlike "me" for "my", which is quite common). I haven't seen the film; but could it have been a representation of a non-native speaker who makes odd errors?

MrP

[SiCantikManis]

I'm afraid not MrP. I guess I have to find the real dialogue. I have no idea or the energy to do that yet.

Thanks all.
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