fibojoly
@fibojoly@sh.itjust.works
- Comment on Anon has marital problems 2 days ago:
“The bond is broken, I said!” You can’t unspeak the words.
- Comment on If you speak a second language better than your native language, would you describe your second language skill as "native" or "fluent"? 2 weeks ago:
I just describe it as “bilingual level”, because fluent is often used but can represent a range of levels depending on how demanding you are.
For me, fluent is what I’d describe someone who’s studied well and can live only speaking the target language. They may have a crappy accent, make mistakes but they know they can express their ideas and be understood and generally don’t search for words.
I’d use “native level”, but that can be a bit misleading too.
And so, that’s why we have exams/diploma with levels and such.
If someone tells you they have a C2 level diploma in French, I assure you that their command of French is worthy of respect even for a native French person.If I tell you I have HSK3/4 even in Chinese, you know I’m nowhere near fluency, despite how well I can fake it with what little I do know! :P
- Comment on ugh i wish 3 weeks ago:
Only for a few seconds. And he’s not even boiling. After that he’s fine.
- Comment on Anon has a unique origin story 5 weeks ago:
One of the first Irish guys I met in Ireland was the son of French teacher. He had been born while she was working in Africa (I forget which country) and so spoke absolutely fluent French, but with the thickest of African accents. Chatting with him was a delight, but also a constant struggle between my respect for him and complete hilarity.
- Comment on Anon needs tips. 1 month ago:
Hello fellow human being! How do you do?
- Comment on Business execs just said the quiet part out loud on RTO mandates — A quarter admit forcing staff back into the office was meant to make them quit 1 month ago:
Right, but you are under the impression that companies want to keep those. My personal experience is that they just don’t give a fuck. At. All.
- Comment on Clever, clever 1 month ago:
Sounds like something ChatGPT would write : perfectly sensible English, yet the underlying logic makes no sense.
- Comment on Anon needs tips. 1 month ago:
Well yes, they’re clearly a robot. You think only humans read this?
- Comment on Anon visits Paris 1 month ago:
I’ll be honest, it’s been years since I’ve enjoyed a friture so I’m not positive the ones I had were specifically goujons or what. But the texture is divine, like nice chips and pretty much the same size, with a nice butter / lemon sauce. Dammit now I miss it!
- Comment on Anon gives up dating apps 1 month ago:
That’s good to hear!
- Comment on Anon gives up dating apps 1 month ago:
Ireland is the only place where pubs are actual genuine places to meet and chat with strangers. And even then it can be difficult. Came back to France after 13 years and I was just flabbergasted at the difference. Everyone is out with their little group and no one seems to talk with anyone outside that little sphere. Only spot where it’s socially acceptable to engage strangers is the counter itself and that’s about it; and if you do it feels like you’re a freak, honestly. I tried a few times to just meet people that way, and gave up.
Only way that worked for me was joining a hobby or sport or some other group like that. Volleyball got me a job within like two weeks of joining! Couchsurfing got me great friends, girlfriends and eventually my wife.
- Comment on Anon visits Paris 1 month ago:
I still have no idea where they got that “goujon” shit from. I only learnt the word in my twenties when I lived in Ireland. Only seen it in France except as a tiny fish which you can eat (by the dozen) fried and it’s fantastic.
The chicken one, we just call them aiguillettes (“needlets”)
- Comment on Anon loves sunny days 1 month ago:
The trick is to wear one layer that’s gonna absorb the sweat and another layer for looking good. Bamboo fibre wifebeater with colourful short sleeve shirts got me through 45+ °C 90% h. no bother.
I’m writing this because I started with just the shirt, and two layers seems counter intuitive, but it’s actually a lot more comfortable and better looking (fewer sweat stains)
- Comment on Anon has a plan 2 months ago:
I was really hoping OP wanted to drop the polar bears on a tropical island. For science.
- Comment on Anon plants a seed of doubt 2 months ago:
No hate! I’ve just always found it curious :)
- Comment on Anon plants a seed of doubt 2 months ago:
Never thought about it this way, since I’ve never used dating apps. That makes sense, though. Thanks for the insight.
And I agree about unconscious choices; that’s why I mentioned small girls with huge guys. The stereotype is so common, yet rarely, when I asked, were the girls even aware of it. My money has always been on daddy issues for this particular one.
- Comment on Anon plants a seed of doubt 2 months ago:
I’ve literally never heard of a woman talking about “I don’t date men under X height” in my entire life. Then again I’d never even talk with a woman like that in the first place.
I’ve certainly noticed the trend of smaller girls always gravitating towards taller men, but nothing so silly as “I don’t date small men”. As a small guy myself, I actually dated a few tall girls without issue, and happily married to a lady two inches taller than me.
As I always say : my height isn’t the dimension you’re gonna care about, once we are lying down.
- Comment on Anon gets a pizza 2 months ago:
Capitalism ho!
- Comment on Anon enjoys life 2 months ago:
Not saying it that way. I’m saying if you need / prefer to focus on self, well, being in a couple may already be hard, and being a parent is gonna be an exercise in frustration.
- Comment on Anon enjoys life 2 months ago:
It’s a commitment. If you are not willing to have your life completely changed then yeah, you better not do it. It’s not a path for selfish people. There is not a lot of “me time”, as a parent.
- Comment on Anon wants to stop the mad painter 2 months ago:
I’m so glad Ass Creed is top comment to this, because those games get a lot of shit, but the traversal is absolutely too notch. “See that mountain? You can climb it” should totally be their line, these days. It’s become slightly boring though. Because no challenge.
The first person version is still fun though. Frontiers of Pandora has fantastic traversal, with crazy jumping and catching ledges and shit, but still not actual climbing. And not a drop of yellow paint anywhere.
- Comment on Anon has trouble assimilating 2 months ago:
It’s about wanking, I believe. “Turning Japanese” is a euphemism for your O-face.
- Comment on Anon goes to dinner with coworkers 2 months ago:
One thing I learnt in Ireland is you better have a thick skin because no quarter is given when it comes to slagging and taking the piss. And the more you take yourself seriously and the more they will gang up until you learn to shut the fuck up. Absolutely love it.
- Comment on Anon browses r/AmITheAsshole 2 months ago:
But could it also be merry ? Perhaps even jolly? The jury is still out.
- Comment on Anon eats only protein bars 2 months ago:
Well if you have to pay for US-priced surgery, clearly!
- Comment on Anon misses something 3 months ago:
That’s when you ask things plain and simple. One of my exes was the manager for a fast food joint and at the end of her shift, sitting at my table and kinda chatting away. At some point I simply asked her “so are we going back to your place to make sweet love after that, or what?” with my french accent on full blast. It had the desired effect of making things clear.
I wish I had had the balls to do that more often in my life! - Comment on anon finds a plothole 3 months ago:
Fair enough
- Comment on Anon composes game soundtracks 3 months ago:
See you just have to find the thing that works for you. For me, I just love the variety and the odd little surprises (most of the stuff you can hear on the OST vol. 1)
And if I don’t like it, I just shoot every goddamn speaker and radio in sight. That usually does the trick.
- Comment on Anon composes game soundtracks 3 months ago:
Y-you shut your whore mouth right now!
- Comment on Anon takes the long way home 3 months ago:
And the beatings are to strengthen him for when the time comes…?