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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   Moving back or to the UK (https://britishexpats.com/forum/moving-back-uk-61/)
-   -   Different Words (https://britishexpats.com/forum/moving-back-uk-61/different-words-618163/)

Sally Redux Jul 13th 2009 1:25 pm
Re: Different Words
 
I was out for lunch with some Americans and ordered a root beer, one of the women said, "Oh, I didn't think Australians liked root beer." British, Aus and SA accents do have that different intonation to the US accent.

cindyabs Jul 13th 2009 1:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7749851)
I was out for lunch with some Americans and ordered a root beer, one of the women said, "Oh, I didn't think Australians liked root beer." British, Aus and SA accents do have that different intonation to the US accent.
I probably couldn't tell the difference between a Kiwi or someone from Oz, but I can differentiate the others. I think SA is an interesting blend, :)

Noorah101 Jul 13th 2009 1:30 pm
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Originally Posted by cindyabs (Post 7749841)
Ah, but money talks doesn't it? ;)
And it has every accent! :D

cindyabs Jul 13th 2009 1:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Noorah101 (Post 7749866)
And it has every accent! :D
Yup, :D

Bluegrass Lass Jul 13th 2009 1:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza (Post 7743833)
The one thing that was not specified in this American layout and which threw the Italians was "THE BIDET".

They (Americans) needed to have the master bath - the family bathroom - the half bath and even a fully fitted utility room - but nowhere was a bidet ever mentioned.
I have never used a bidet in my life. I wouldn't even know how to properly use it. I've seen them in quite a few House Hunters International (a show here for people looking for homes outside the US) and I've wondered how you actually use it? Does it come with some pictures so you know how to get the right 'hover/squat' over it? Hmmm..I bet it would work great as a cooler - put some ice in it and some beer and the OH could got in there and grab one when he wants. :D

cindyabs Jul 13th 2009 1:40 pm
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13 (Post 7749882)
I have never used a bidet in my life. I wouldn't even know how to properly use it. I've seen them in quite a few House Hunters International (a show here for people looking for homes outside the US) and I've wondered how you actually use it? Does it come with some pictures so you know how to get the right 'hover/squat' over it? Hmmm..I bet it would work great as a cooler - put some ice in it and some beer and the OH could got in there and grab one when he wants. :D
The first one I ever saw was in the bridal suite on my first wedding night. I must admit I was fascinated.

Noorah101 Jul 13th 2009 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by cindyabs (Post 7749886)
The first one I ever saw was in the bridal suite on my first wedding night. I must admit I was fascinated.
I've seen them in hotels overseas but never had the guts or the know-how to use one!

Sally Redux Jul 13th 2009 1:50 pm
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13 (Post 7749882)
I have never used a bidet in my life. I wouldn't even know how to properly use it. I've seen them in quite a few House Hunters International (a show here for people looking for homes outside the US) and I've wondered how you actually use it? Does it come with some pictures so you know how to get the right 'hover/squat' over it? Hmmm..I bet it would work great as a cooler - put some ice in it and some beer and the OH could got in there and grab one when he wants. :D
You sit astride it or perch your butt on it depending on exactly what you want to wash.

I think they're jolly useful.

Bluegrass Lass Jul 13th 2009 1:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 7749912)
You sit astride it or perch your butt on it depending on exactly what you want to wash.

I think they're jolly useful.
But then you still need to dry yourself off. Wouldn't you use TP for that? So if you are not saving any TP, what's the point? Unless you would drip dry!:rofl:

Sally Redux Jul 13th 2009 1:58 pm
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13 (Post 7749927)
But then you still need to dry yourself off. Wouldn't you use TP for that? So if you are not saving any TP, what's the point? Unless you would drip dry!:rofl:
You'd use a towel. I don't think they're really to save paper.

cindyabs Jul 13th 2009 1:58 pm
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13 (Post 7749927)
But then you still need to dry yourself off. Wouldn't you use TP for that? So if you are not saving any TP, what's the point? Unless you would drip dry!:rofl:
I suppose a hair dryer is out of the question? :blink:

lisag8070 Jul 13th 2009 2:16 pm
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The first time I ever saw one was when I was in hospital after having my DD...they told me to use it to help "clean and soothe" myself..


Yep, I was the pleb that was stood there for 10 minutes just looking at it thinking wtf..:blink:

finally someone came in and told me what to do..

(and I tell you what it was a ahhhhhh moment)..

surly Jul 13th 2009 2:34 pm
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13 (Post 7749927)
But then you still need to dry yourself off. Wouldn't you use TP for that? So if you are not saving any TP, what's the point? Unless you would drip dry!:rofl:
Notice the soap dish and Towel.

Bluegrass Lass Jul 13th 2009 2:41 pm
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Originally Posted by surly (Post 7750009)
Notice the soap dish and Towel.
Well, as interesting as it sounds, I would never use a towel on my bum that somebody else has. There is no way that a bidet gets rid of all residue, and the thought of sharing 'residue' on a towel makes me cringe.

Besides, given my lack of balance & coordination, there is no way I'd be able to sit astride the thing while wearing jeans/pants without falling in somehow and managing to soak myself. I honestly don't see how someone wearing pants could straddle it w/out completely removing your pants from at least one leg, but what do I know since I'm an unenlightened American.

surly Jul 13th 2009 2:47 pm
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13 (Post 7750026)
Well, as interesting as it sounds, I would never use a towel on my bum that somebody else has. There is no way that a bidet gets rid of all residue, and the thought of sharing 'residue' on a towel makes me cringe.

Besides, given my lack of balance & coordination, there is no way I'd be able to sit astride the thing while wearing jeans/pants without falling in somehow and managing to soak myself. I honestly don't see how someone wearing pants could straddle it w/out completely removing your pants from at least one leg, but what do I know since I'm an unenlightened American.
You've gotta drop you're pants to go poo. Just move over one.


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