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DownTheStreet · 56-60, M
I think it’s easy to remember the kinda ignorant types, but in reality most people aren’t (or can’t be) cosmopolitan. I see how continental Europeans, where so many different cultures and their languages are so engrained into life, and how from this they can’t help be experienced in interacting with different peoples. So it becomes familiar.
Americans don’t have this; imagine a Europe, while still having some differences regionally and even locally, has the prevailing culture over its entire space. Then, travel elsewhere…
The English, at least the men as well as the frumpy fatty ugly wives, don’t have that excuse really; and I think they still think they have an empire (or should.). I’m not including the well read, travelled English women with proper dental hygiene, however.
So just ignore the ones who don’t make an effort.
Americans don’t have this; imagine a Europe, while still having some differences regionally and even locally, has the prevailing culture over its entire space. Then, travel elsewhere…
The English, at least the men as well as the frumpy fatty ugly wives, don’t have that excuse really; and I think they still think they have an empire (or should.). I’m not including the well read, travelled English women with proper dental hygiene, however.
So just ignore the ones who don’t make an effort.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@DownTheStreet I didn't really say it in a mocking way, mostly towards us (I mean greeks) because we do this mistake a lot 😅 I don't really care if they want to become familiar with my culture or make an effort, as long as they respect the place I guess.
midnightrose · F
If I know the language I would reply in the same language, otherwise I might just nod.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@midnightrose yeah but I mean in the other language do you have the urge to say "you're welcome" like the literal words, for example in Spanish you have to say "de nada" which means it's nothing, but do you actually want to say "bienvenido" which means "welcome" instead? 😅 I was just joking mostly
midnightrose · F
@HannibalAteMeOut Oh ok. Yeah no I don't do that.
HijabaDabbaDoo · F
How many British tourists do you just sit back, observe, talk shit and laugh at? Because I'd join in if I could
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HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@HijabaDabbaDoo you'll be a huge success for real. I'll be saying kutta cause that's the only one I know.
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HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@HijabaDabbaDoo they want me to be less offensive 😒 I'll keep that in mind when I visit Pakistan 😌
Elessar · 26-30, M
Here it's usually "prego", which would translate both to "please" or "I pray 🙏"
During the edgy anticlerical phase in my teenages I enjoyed weirding out people, especially elder ones, answering "non prego" (I won't pray) 🐥
During the edgy anticlerical phase in my teenages I enjoyed weirding out people, especially elder ones, answering "non prego" (I won't pray) 🐥
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Elessar here it's either parakalo which is please or tipota which is nothing, like de nada. Lol I never realized prego is pray 😂 here it's common whenever someone says parakalo to reply with "parakala" which means something like "yes, beg".
Elessar · 26-30, M
@HannibalAteMeOut I wish we had some sassy replies like that too, like if I were English and they tell me "thank you" I would answer "yeah, thank me" 😌
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Elessar you're too polite 😌
Viper · M
I think it depends on person to person, but some do, yes.
That, or we say where is our Greek food, we ordered an hour ago 🤪 (just being playful)
That, or we say where is our Greek food, we ordered an hour ago 🤪 (just being playful)
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Viper tourists come here and take our food 😒
Viper · M
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Viper no hahahah they're good. Grandma's food is mine 😌
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
"You're welcome" is considered the proper, polite reply to "Thank you." "It was nothing," or "No problem," or something else like that is considered more casual and informal.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@DunningKruger I know but you didn't understand the question
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@HannibalAteMeOut Apparently. It's still morning.
PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
Yes. And I think it matters because most people appreciate the sentiment even if they don't understand the language. And the sentiment can be inferred from context and tone.
It would depend on the parties’ knowledge of each other’s customs and languages I would think.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@soar2newhighs not really, I have the urge to say "nothing" even though I know the correct one is "you're welcome".
@HannibalAteMeOut At times a simple head nod and smile gets it done especially where language is an issue.
sarabi · F
I pondered on this topic too, and realized that their "nothing" is " you're welcome".
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@sarabi yes hahah but imagine someone saying "merci" and them saying "bienvenue"😂
sarabi · F
@HannibalAteMeOut yeah, that's weird
I know in English the proper response is “ “You’re welcome”. Too often the response of “ no problem” IMO is not correct.
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
I think most reply in the language spoken. Or at least try.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@JimboSaturn nobody's getting my post, I'm afraid I wasn't clear 😭😂
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
@HannibalAteMeOut I get it now!
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@JimboSaturn thank you 😂
Iwantyourhotwife · 22-25
Yes. I say it
"It's nothing" is also another option too
"It's nothing" is also another option too
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Iwantyourhotwife hahah I know yeah but what do you mean you say it? Like in which language?
Iwantyourhotwife · 22-25
calicuz · 56-60, M
I need clarification:
You say nothing or you literally say nothing?
You say nothing or you literally say nothing?
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@calicuz literally nothing
SW-User
i'm too English-speaking to understand what you're asking, lol
Dino11 · M
We didn't have any other languages in my school..Just Hoosier...😅
DCarey · 46-50, M
What does Hannibal say?
DDonde · 31-35, M
It's not really something that happens very often haha. Closest thing around here is some kind of response to "gracias" but they'd be saying that to me only if they couldn't speak any English and at least most people who aren't 100% fluent in English around here know "Thank you".
I could see myself saying "you're welcome" in response to it though and wouldn't think much of it.
I could see myself saying "you're welcome" in response to it though and wouldn't think much of it.
bijouxbroussard · F
I know in French it’s "de rien" which literally translates to "of nothing", so that makes sense. "Bienvenue" means welcome like, you’re welcome in my home.
InOtterWords · F
I think i do if i don't know how to say it in their language
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@InOtterWords I think that's cute actually hahah
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No
" G'day Mate "
" G'day Mate "
MethDozer · M
Yes but we say it slower and much louder so they can understand.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@MethDozer communication in the nursing home
empanadas · 31-35, M
Americans just be like, " we only speak American here."
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@empanadas I speak Delawarian
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HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@basilfawlty89 say it in greek 😌
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@HannibalAteMeOut spanakopita, malakas!
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@basilfawlty89 NAI