Lurker > Isaac1987

What if the only reason we haven't been back is because we never went and they don't want anyone to figure it out.

Typically you use those words in negative situations.

thompsontalker7 posted...

This is kinda misleading since Japan teaches English extensively there and in similar countries anyway.

My mum knew English before my dad met her in the Philippines.

Where did you grow up?
In the Philippines?
How did your parent's speak to you?
Did they both speak to you in the same language?
Did they mix?
Are you bilingual then? I'm curious about this.

My cousin's wife speaks English as well, but it's more comfortable to speak to her children in her first language, which is fine. Likewise, my cousin knows Japanese but rarely speaks it to them.

They look so unappealing. What am I missing out on?

Sativa_Rerose posted...

It depends on where they live and stuff, like if it's an English speaking country they might think the kid will be better off this way because they will learn English elsewhere. I would worry that during the early childhood years that they might miss important development though if they are only around their parents and only hearing Japanese.

Sure, they live in Japan so they don't NEED to be able to speak English. I look at it this way though. My cousin and his children visit the States maybe once a year to visit with family. How sad would it be if grandma couldn't get to know her own grandchildren because they can't communicate? I would assume the lady visits her family occasionally in the states.

EDIT: On top of that, my cousin is considering sending his oldest son to America in the future for school, so he's already prepared for that. The other family's children couldn't even hope for that at this point.

I'm in Japan. I work for my cousin. He has two children. He speaks to them in English while his wife speaks to them in Japanese. Their English isn't perfect but they can communicate.

My cousin has a friend. She married a Japanese guy. Both she and the Japanese guy can speak English perfectly, however they talk to their children exclusively in Japanese.

Aren't they doing a disservice to their children by not teaching them English?

Don't get me wrong, I loved my parents. I wished no ill will on them. But I would lay in bed thinking "hey, there are really sharp knives in the kitchen...what if..."

Did anyone else think this?

sabin017 posted...

Frozen: The whole "In Summer" song should go.

YES, and in Moana, I was so bored during the Shiny song.

I remember he was gay.

In The Force Awakens, I can't wait til the scene with the rathtars is over. Such a shoehorned way for Rey to meet up with Han

ERRRRRRRRT!!!!

How else do you type this sound?

Which car brand is better? I liked driving a Honda but Subaru cars look really cool. Which car should I get in the future?

The Spotify software has last.fm built into it. Use the player, not your browser.

No because the book is closed. I'm not licking an individual page. All the pages are compacted together. You can't get a papercut simply by handling a closed book.

apolloooo posted...

i havent read physical books since like 2013

Neither do I. I just lick the sides of them when they are closed. The satisfying feeling of those compressed pages on my tongue...nothing compares to that.

Can I say "Look at that loli"?

Or should that term only be used for 2D girls/boys?

I like the feeling of the closed pages against my tongue.

A T-Rex didn't just pop out a chicken one day. Evolution is a process. So there should be half dino half bird skeletons right?

I've been on an Uno playing spree lately. I used to think I was really good at the game but playing online has proved differently. Am I just not as good as I thought I was or is chance just not on my side?

What in TARNATION.

Your turn.

Do you think anyone would write it without calling the police?

im not 13 posted...

So you claim to be super religious but base you not deeding, a completely natural and healthy activity on an assumption that it's wrong ?

Lol

If it's so natural, why do people hide it? Why do parents teach children not to touch themselves? Why wouldn't parents encourage the activity?

As someone who never deeded, I'm curious. No one ever told me about it. When I learned what it was at like 15, I thought it sounded stupid and never did it. It also sounded like something that was probably against my religion. I've gone 29 years never deeding and I don't see the point in starting now.

Only downside is about once a month I have a sexy dream >.>

I've been attempting this for 29 years. So far so good!

Asherlee10 posted...

Probably wasn't the best idea to move to Japan without at least a basic understanding of the language.

Maybe not but my job doesn't require that I know it. I was not expecting to be here so soon. I had talked to the owner of an English school a few months ago and recently he called me saying he had an opening if I'd like to come. I wasn't going to let that chance pass me by.

Asherlee10 posted...

It would probably be better practice if you just tried to read what was translated. It should also help you with your pronunciation.

sure, but I also need to know what the person replies with. I had a bit of an embarrassing moment in a local fast food place. Thought I could just go in and order a burger. Cashier asked me so many questions and I just stood there like an idiot smiling because I didn't know what she was asking.

I've just moved to Japan and I don't know much if any useful Japanese. You can however use the Google Translate app and speak to it and it will instantly translate it. Obviously if I'm going to live here, I need to learn at least some of the language, but would it be rude to get locals to try to communicate with me via my phone app?

Serious, what's the real Easter Bunny supposed to look like? There is no clearly defined image.