showmeyourkizinti

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 13 minutes ago

It a saying from Ubuntu (the philosophy not the operating system) “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” in English it’s “I am because you are” It’s a simple and concrete way of saying how we’re not judged by how we treat others but we are who we are through our interactions with others.

Honestly I’ve only browsed through a bit of philosophy and I’m sure I missing a heap but it really struck me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That fascinating. I wonder if it’s a cultural thing or a grammar thing? Most Asian countries have a stereotype of being polite so I’d take a guess at the grammar of Asian languages making it harder to put a mood changing word in a question maybe,

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

That orange man has never said Please in his entire lifetime

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I just looked up please and thank you in ASL and now I know. Thank you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

It’s hard for most people to remember that the perfect should never become the enemy of the good. Sure remaking our entire capitalist system to put people and the planet first would be great but just making someone out there feel less alienated and alone in their troubles is a good step. Every journey starts somewhere and just because the next step isn’t in to paradise doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take that next step. But also just keep moving forward.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Thanks Romanian sounds quite challenging

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

I actually really like most Parisians the only people in France I found to be rude were those who worked in the tourist areas like the Riviera. But honestly I can’t blame them tourists can be so annoying

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Ah yes the Texas thank you 😝

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

But what about cobol and C++? /s

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Thanks I knew spasiba but Pozhalusta I just learned.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

You know don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Just trying fucking it up is still heaps better then not even trying.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I’ve found that most people really appreciate even just the attempt at their own language. The fact that you’re trying goes a long way with most people.

Excepting Americans and sometimes the French. /s

 

Ok, Lemmy, let's another play a game!

And I honestly think this one’s more important.

Post how many languages in which you can say Please and Thank You, including your native language. If you can, please provide which languages and how to phonetically say them so the rest of us can learn!

I spent a fair amount of bopping around Europe in the early Aughts and as a native English speaker, I found everyone appreciating my bad mangled attempts at politeness.

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