Different Words
Jul 14th 2009, 5:02 am
#136
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 35,082
Re: Different Words
Once you get this mastered, we're moving on to Indonesian 'toilets' so pay attention now!
Jul 14th 2009, 6:13 am
#138
Sursum corda
Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Richmond Hill, GA USA
Posts: 38,860
Re: Different Words
Yeah, someone pisses you off, you just accidentally drop your hammer on their foot, or swing around when you're carrying a 2 X 4 and say" I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said," and while doing this neatly catching them upside the head.
Jul 14th 2009, 6:23 am
#139
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Re: Different Words
Jul 14th 2009, 6:27 am
#140
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: Different Words
Surely the concept of washing your butt in a bowl isn't that difficult?
Jul 14th 2009, 6:37 am
#142
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Re: Different Words
My wife worked in retail, people commented on her accent all the time, she used it as a plus rather than a negative.
She was on commission and people would come and ask for the English girl.
I think most people commenting on ones accent are just being friendly, I don't understand why it should bother anyone.
She was on commission and people would come and ask for the English girl.
I think most people commenting on ones accent are just being friendly, I don't understand why it should bother anyone.
Jul 14th 2009, 6:43 am
#143
Unmitigated Gall
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: it's still too dark to tell
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Re: Different Words
Of course not. It's the single most natural thing in the world. In fact, I'm adopting the practice as soon as I get home. We don't have a bidet due to some unfortunate and inexplicable oversight on our builder's part, but I reckon with a little effort I could utilize the Jaccuzzi tub as a reasonable facsimilie.
Jul 14th 2009, 7:42 am
#144
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: Different Words
Of course not. It's the single most natural thing in the world. In fact, I'm adopting the practice as soon as I get home. We don't have a bidet due to some unfortunate and inexplicable oversight on our builder's part, but I reckon with a little effort I could utilize the Jaccuzzi tub as a reasonable facsimilie.
Jul 14th 2009, 9:14 am
#145
Sursum corda
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Jul 15th 2009, 9:00 am
#146
LaCarteraEnLaCocina
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Warren, VT
Posts: 56
Re: Different Words
Hi there, I'm new here.
Your posts about bidets were the best. I come from Argentina, where every single bathroom in every single house (no matter how rich or poor) has a bidet. The comment asking if bidets come with pictures showing how to use them made me laugh out loud.
The idea is that you use both toilet paper and then you move to the bidet and use the towel afterwards.
As for people constantly asking you where you are from, it gets annoying. At least Americans know where England is... Argentina is a whole different matter. They ask me if we eat Mexican food... I'm like... Argentina is the last country before the South pole... far far far away from mexico...
But I do love the cultural differences.
Like the first time I came to Vermont, I asked where I could go for waxing (In Buenos Aires, you can get your whole body waxed for like $10) and they look at me like I was crazy. So then I tried to buy and electric hair remover only to find that noone had any idea what i was talking about.
It also took me a while to figure out how to work the shower faucet (the whole only one faucet that has to be pulled out to make water come out) and I clearly remember trying to light the burner on the stove with a match until I realized it was electric.
Cup holders and to-go coffee are another big difference, haha.
Your posts about bidets were the best. I come from Argentina, where every single bathroom in every single house (no matter how rich or poor) has a bidet. The comment asking if bidets come with pictures showing how to use them made me laugh out loud.
The idea is that you use both toilet paper and then you move to the bidet and use the towel afterwards.
As for people constantly asking you where you are from, it gets annoying. At least Americans know where England is... Argentina is a whole different matter. They ask me if we eat Mexican food... I'm like... Argentina is the last country before the South pole... far far far away from mexico...
But I do love the cultural differences.
Like the first time I came to Vermont, I asked where I could go for waxing (In Buenos Aires, you can get your whole body waxed for like $10) and they look at me like I was crazy. So then I tried to buy and electric hair remover only to find that noone had any idea what i was talking about.
It also took me a while to figure out how to work the shower faucet (the whole only one faucet that has to be pulled out to make water come out) and I clearly remember trying to light the burner on the stove with a match until I realized it was electric.
Cup holders and to-go coffee are another big difference, haha.
Jul 15th 2009, 9:09 am
#147
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: North Charleston,SC. born in Stockport,UK.
Posts: 10,109
Re: Different Words
Welcome to BE you 'Nits' 
Jul 15th 2009, 10:41 am
#149
LaCarteraEnLaCocina
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Warren, VT
Posts: 56
Re: Different Words
hahaha here I was, complaining no-one knows about Argentina and I had no idea that we even made firearms XD (XD = LOL... just in case it's one of those cultural differences).
Thanks for all the welcomes
Anyone from Vermont?
And I hope I didn't offend anyone with my comment :$ Besides the lack of knowledge when it comes to Argentine cuisine =P, all the Americans I've met are always super interested in your culture. They always want to know how things work in your country. I find that very nice.
Thanks for all the welcomes
Anyone from Vermont?
And I hope I didn't offend anyone with my comment :$ Besides the lack of knowledge when it comes to Argentine cuisine =P, all the Americans I've met are always super interested in your culture. They always want to know how things work in your country. I find that very nice.
Jul 15th 2009, 1:47 pm
#150
Sursum corda
Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Richmond Hill, GA USA
Posts: 38,860
Re: Different Words
Hi there, I'm new here.
Your posts about bidets were the best. I come from Argentina, where every single bathroom in every single house (no matter how rich or poor) has a bidet. The comment asking if bidets come with pictures showing how to use them made me laugh out loud.
The idea is that you use both toilet paper and then you move to the bidet and use the towel afterwards.
As for people constantly asking you where you are from, it gets annoying. At least Americans know where England is... Argentina is a whole different matter. They ask me if we eat Mexican food... I'm like... Argentina is the last country before the South pole... far far far away from mexico...
But I do love the cultural differences.
Like the first time I came to Vermont, I asked where I could go for waxing (In Buenos Aires, you can get your whole body waxed for like $10) and they look at me like I was crazy. So then I tried to buy and electric hair remover only to find that noone had any idea what i was talking about.
It also took me a while to figure out how to work the shower faucet (the whole only one faucet that has to be pulled out to make water come out) and I clearly remember trying to light the burner on the stove with a match until I realized it was electric.
Cup holders and to-go coffee are another big difference, haha.
Your posts about bidets were the best. I come from Argentina, where every single bathroom in every single house (no matter how rich or poor) has a bidet. The comment asking if bidets come with pictures showing how to use them made me laugh out loud.
The idea is that you use both toilet paper and then you move to the bidet and use the towel afterwards.
As for people constantly asking you where you are from, it gets annoying. At least Americans know where England is... Argentina is a whole different matter. They ask me if we eat Mexican food... I'm like... Argentina is the last country before the South pole... far far far away from mexico...
But I do love the cultural differences.
Like the first time I came to Vermont, I asked where I could go for waxing (In Buenos Aires, you can get your whole body waxed for like $10) and they look at me like I was crazy. So then I tried to buy and electric hair remover only to find that noone had any idea what i was talking about.
It also took me a while to figure out how to work the shower faucet (the whole only one faucet that has to be pulled out to make water come out) and I clearly remember trying to light the burner on the stove with a match until I realized it was electric.
Cup holders and to-go coffee are another big difference, haha.
Welcome,
