uktous  +  955985 Thu, 29 Oct 09 05:01 AM hi, what is the meaning of " floats your boat"? I found that in the following sentence? Our people generally get more chance for direct client contact so if that floats your boat, it may be more appealing compared to others uktous Joined on Mon, Oct 26 2009 Junior Member 100 Sentences

	Fandorin  +  956095 Thu, 29 Oct 09 09:34 AM Hi, Uktous. Welcome to the Forums. In the very sentence you provided us with it means that - if your people's main task, ability or goal is to get the direct contacts with clients, it means your company is driven by this notion and it is the main trend of company. It is similar to the boat that floats in the sea driven by waves. Waves here can be your goals. Do you get it? Fandorin Joined on Thu, Dec 20 2007 Moscow Contributing Member 1,382 Whatever happens, be yourself. Sentences

	uktous  +  956454 Thu, 29 Oct 09 07:20 PM i guess the waves drive the boat the notion of contacting clients drives me uktous

	Fandorin  +  958319 Sat, 31 Oct 09 07:24 PM That's it. But in formal speech I wouldn't use it. uktous “I guess The waves drive the boat.  The notion of contacting clients drives me. ” Fandorin Speaking, Speeches

	CalifJim  +  963780 Fri, 06 Nov 09 10:38 PM uktous “what What is the meaning of " floats your boat"?” "appeals to you"; "makes you happy"; "interests you"; "is enjoyable for you" -- very informal. Our people generally get more chances for direct contact, so if that [floats your boat / appeals to you / works for you / is what you like / is something you enjoy], it may be .... CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,389 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche