One of the ways to minimize the problems and maximize the benefits of
cross-posting is, of course, to answer the relevant, intelligent
questions involved. I'm sure that once upon a time and long ago they
were answered as well, but hey...
Bob, what you're talking about is now usually called "uptalk."
American readers:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Uptalk-Make-you-Upchuck?&id=959
British readers:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,555379,00.html
Valley girls and Essex girls are not exactly the same thing, but the
pejorative connotations are close enough.
http://www.answers.com/topic/valley-girl-1
http://www.guardian.co.uk/women/story/0,3604,446451,00.html
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