The speaker Ronnie discusses the differences between the English verbs "get" and "take" (and their past tense forms "got" and "took"). He explains that "get" is often used in passive situations where someone is receiving something from someone else, whereas "take" is used in active situations where the person is doing the action of obtaining something themselves.
Ronnie uses various examples to illustrate the difference, such as getting a cold (someone gives it to you), getting a paycheck (someone gives it to you), and getting a coffee (someone makes it for you). On the other hand, taking a flyer, taking a sample, and taking pills are examples of active situations where the person is doing the action themselves.
However, Ronnie also notes that there are exceptions to these rules, such as "taking a dump" (using the toilet), which doesn't fit the usual pattern. He encourages listeners to be aware of these exceptions and to practice using the correct verb in different situations.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The verbs "get" and "take" can be confusing in English.
2. "Got" is the past tense of "get".
3. "Took" is the past tense of "take".
4. "Got" is a passive situation where something is given to you.
5. "Take" is an active situation where you do the action yourself.
6. When receiving something from someone, "get" is used.
7. When doing something yourself, "take" is used.
8. If someone gives you something, you "get" it.
9. If you take something without permission, it's considered stealing.
10. In the context of a cold, you "get" a cold because it's transmitted through people.
11. When referring to a flyer, you "take" it because you're grabbing it yourself.
12. When referring to a sample, you "take" it because you're physically taking it.
13. When referring to a raise, you "get" a raise because your boss gives it to you.
14. When referring to a paycheck, you "get" a paycheck because your boss gives it to you.
15. When referring to a coffee, you can either "get" it or "take" it depending on the context.
16. When referring to a car, if you're given one, you "get" it, but if you take one without permission, it's considered stealing.
17. When referring to pills or medication, you "take" them because you're doing the action yourself.
18. There are exceptions to the rules of using "get" and "take", and context is important.