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My partner, having studied German at uni as linguist and worked in Germany for two years can't get out of the habit of doing say 110€ or even 8.50£ - annoys the fook out of me! -
Ja. See that a lot. The other one that winds me up.Originally posted by stek View PostMy partner, having studied German at uni as linguist and worked in Germany for two years can't get out of the habit of doing say 110€ or even 8.50£ - annoys the fook out of me!
€1,00 instead of €1.00."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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And when she came back to UK she's all - Oh, is that Five and Thirty Pounds? - for like £35 quid....Originally posted by scooterscot View PostJa. See that a lot. The other one that winds me up.
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Is what 35 quid?Originally posted by stek View PostAnd when she came back to UK she's all - Oh, is that Five and Thirty Pounds? - for like £35 quid....Comment
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Most notably on my return trips to the uk; I'm the worst pedestrian. Forever looking the wrong way when crossing the road. How I've not been knocked down...
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Oddly enough, I lived in rural Dumfries and Galloway for a few years, then had to go back to Central Manchester for some reason and I couldn't cross the road, really! Even with the Zebra I was shiiit scared, eyes darting left and right, getting it wrong, timing out, too much traffic compared to Moniaive.....Originally posted by scooterscot View PostMost notably on my return trips to the uk; I'm the worst pedestrian. Forever looking the wrong way when crossing the road. How I've not been knocked down...
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Also I find German kerbs too high, knackered my ankle many times in Hamburg when the missus worked there. To be honest she was pushing me....Comment
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You have a zebra?Originally posted by stek View PostOddly enough, I lived in rural Dumfries and Galloway for a few years, then had to go back to Central Manchester for some reason and I couldn't cross the road, really! Even with the Zebra I was shiiit scared, eyes darting left and right, getting it wrong, timing out, too much traffic compared to Moniaive.....
Also I find German kerbs too high, knackered my ankle many times in Hamburg when the missus worked there. To be honest she was pushing me....Comment
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You would think that traffic would stop for a bloke with a Zebra in Manchester, not a herbivore you see every day going down Deansgate.Originally posted by tractor View PostYou have a zebra?Comment
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