I've been here 6 years and never ...
#122
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#126
Re: I've been here 6 years and never ...
Because the word has never come from my lips and never shall, even in the written form. When I got ma pr, ma mate in Brissy said I could now officially use it without cringing. NEVER
#134
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Joined: Jan 2011
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Re: I've been here 6 years and never ...
I have to agree. To be honest, taking into account your example of the way people speak, I'm not sure every migrant speaks English particularly well either.
It's one thing for someone to complain about the very worst - perhaps - but to complain about much of it. They might say they don't really mind - but some of these things come up over and over again. Marone being one of them, as it happens.
My complaints are pretty portable and apply from country to country. (If people think they are wrong I can wear that).
It's one thing for someone to complain about the very worst - perhaps - but to complain about much of it. They might say they don't really mind - but some of these things come up over and over again. Marone being one of them, as it happens.
My complaints are pretty portable and apply from country to country. (If people think they are wrong I can wear that).