The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

I just usually ask, "how shall I refer to you." That has worked for me.

Or I just don't bring it up.

Sometimes, there's absolutely no need to bring it up. My high school was extremely diverse. Kids, especially Asians, would get offended if you referred to them that way. I learned not to bring up race. Eventually, if it came up or as we were getting to know one another, then they'd tell me. But usually, I didn't bring up the fact that we were different races because you just do not know how they are going to react.

When I ask hispanics, I usually ask in Spanish and they're more eager to talk about it.

 

[JenniferS]

I just call them all people. But, I'm weird.

Yes. And, yes.

 

[donaldtoo]

It's cool especially if you are not expecting to see it.

Yes it is!
We saw it in '12 from the WL dock, while waiting for the ferry back to MK for Wishes, after our WCC dinner.

 

[englanddg]

Burn the unbeliever!!!



jk

 

[seahawk7]

Here's an observation - your English is generally better here in Chit Chat, where you are more relaxed, versus your lengthy "debates" in News & Rumours.
When you get agitated, your English skills slip a little, and once in a while I have to ask myself, "What the heck is that pre-adoptive son of mine going on about?"

Grammar lesson - I ended that last sentence with a preposition; but it's okay because I was being colloquial.

Some of those other threads can get very heated quickly.

 

[Cesar R M]

Here's an observation - your English is generally better here in Chit Chat, where you are more relaxed, versus your lengthy "debates" in News & Rumours.
When you get agitated, your English skills slip a little, and once in a while I have to ask myself, "What the heck is that pre-adoptive son of mine going on about?"

Grammar lesson - I ended that last sentence with a preposition; but it's okay because I was being colloquial.

a little?
I sometimes fear It slips a lot.
I sometimes just go back and re-read, then try to fix the sentences that are broken or those that do not sound exactly how I was imagining them to.

 

[Gabe1]

Oddly enough, I never had anyone give me either a manicure or a pedicure. I also wasn't keen on the idea of someone else messing around with my hands and feet. On the other hand, I'll get my hair done professionally by my hairdresser. I really can't figure out what the difference is, but whatever!

I have never done a pedicure, have had one manicure, my Sis arranged for her wedding and didn't enjoy. I can take care of my own needs in that regard. Too many stories of fungus etc that I really didn't buy into the risk. Then I look at the damage done to nails and I'm not doing that on purpose to myself.

Hair I'm more OK with as it doesn't have nerve endings. Though mess with nape of neck and I can get pretty perturbed. I've been blessed with long thick hair. It has been a strange draw to people, especially women over the years. I for the life of me cannot grasp people coming up behind me and start playing with hair. My DD has had the same issue from young. Friends, other parents seem to think it is fair game to play with. Then again when prego I had strangers come up and touch my tummy region and say you don't mind do you? And I'm like excuse me you already are... That was so unnerving. Just because I was prego gave people + strangers free rein to start touching me??? Much wiser I would have likely belted them now.

 

[JenniferS]

Some of those other threads can get very heated quickly.

Yup. Circular arguments abound.

 

[donaldtoo]

So my kid turns 2 in a couple weeks. Guess what the theme of her birthday party is.

pretty sure it has somethin' to do with very cold stuff...?

 

[seahawk7]

Or I just don't bring it up.

Sometimes, there's absolutely no need to bring it up. My high school was extremely diverse. Kids, especially Asians, would get offended if you referred to them that way. I learned not to bring up race. Eventually, if it came up or as we were getting to know one another, then they'd tell me. But usually, I didn't bring up the fact that we were different races because you just do not know how they are going to react.

When I ask hispanics, I usually ask in Spanish and they're more eager to talk about it.

Exactly. Then you get the Hispanics who don't speak Spanish.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Exactly. Then you get the Hispanics who don't speak Spanish.

That is especially funny. I usually ask that too, and if they don't, there's usually a story to go along with it.

Most of the hispanics I interact with do speak Spanish, though.

 

[seahawk7]

Yup. Circular arguments abound.

And something tells me that they would not appreciate an Office meme or quote.

 

[Cesar R M]

Exactly. Then you get the Hispanics who don't speak Spanish.

reminds me of that joke posted online.
where a kid is introduced to the class "Please say Hi to Jammie, he came from Africa.. show respect to him and his culture"

and the Kid is all completely baffled... "but I am from Michigan"

And something tells me that they would not an Office meme or quote.

is that a Yoda argument?

 

[Gabe1]

I remember way back when you first shared your good fortune with us. Can't believe it's finally here!!! All of us with you and your daughter the happiest cruise ever!!!

P.S.: I love your departing Easter countdown picture, too. That was adorable!!!

I was talking to my DD about @Moxomund today as that ship was about scheduled to load. It is the same cruise my son took, ports and length of time. I've seen all the photos of the ship, food and adventures he had on that boat and I'm so excited for her.

 

[englanddg]

a little?
I sometimes fear It slips a lot.
I sometimes just go back and re-read, then try to fix the sentences that are broken or those that do not sound exactly how I was imagining them to.

I speak english, and write quite well off the cuff, but still go back and edit posts.

Nothing wrong with that.

 

[JenniferS]

Then again when prego I had strangers come up and touch my tummy region and say you don't mind do you? And I'm like excuse me you already are... That was so unnerving. Just because I was prego gave people + strangers free rein to start touching me??? Much wiser I would have likely belted them now.

I was mental when I was pregnant. I didn't allow anyone to touch me, except the doctor. I even hated Mike touching my belly. He used to say, "Hey, it's half mine!" And I would answer, "Then just be sure you're only touching your half!"
I would never mention when the baby was kicking. I wore the loosest clothing available. And I know it was my mother's biggest disappointment that I didn't let her feel the baby, prego-belly-mauler that she was.

 

[JenniferS]

I speak english, and write quite well off the cuff, but still go back and edit posts.

Nothing wrong with that.

I edit all the time.
Nothing pains me more than to see one of my posts quoted just as I've discovered a typo or missing word.

 

[seahawk7]

That is especially funny. I usually ask that too, and if they don't, there's usually a story to go along with it.

Most of the hispanics I interact with do speak Spanish, though.

I don't speak Spanish. It's a long story. My father speaks it since he was a child, it was his first language. My mother, on the other hand, didn't learn it because they would get hit in school if they spoke it so her older brother sister and brother learned it but she and her other sisters didn't.
My mom went and got her masters in Latin American studies and learned Spanish during her schooling. She then went and taught English as a second language to middle schoolers.
My brother and I never learned it. I often get approached in Florida by Spanish speakers and I can understand it but have a hard time speaking it. I'm kind of embarrassed about it. It is very hard for me to learn.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

He has actually asked us to help him correct his English; which I think is remarkably good for a second language.

I concur. You will never learn if you are never corrected. As someone who is still trying to learn a second language, I would rather have someone correct me than continue speaking wrong sound silly.

 

[JenniferS]

pretty sure it has somethin' to do with very cold stuff...?

Back porch beer?