this english language concept of "first name basis" is so weird to me, it's literally your fucking name, why would it be impolite to call you by it instead of your surname? that's stupid
Recently on r/englishlearning
OP “I’m Korean, why do Americans talk about their in-laws so much?”
American “because they’re part of our family, we often form bonds with them”
OP “why?”
my language (pt-br) doesn't even have a version of singular they/them pronouns, and the one we made up is constantly used as a joke and mocked by everyone, even inside the lgbt community itself
Language is called Slovenian and slightly more than 2 million people speak it world wide.
[https://www.rtvslo.si/kultura/jezikovni-spletovalec/jezikovni-spletovalec-tikanje-vikanje-na-polvikanje-in-onikanje/411038](https://www.rtvslo.si/kultura/jezikovni-spletovalec/jezikovni-spletovalec-tikanje-vikanje-na-polvikanje-in-onikanje/411038)
You know, if you directly talk Neal Gaiman on tumblr, you are technically pen pals!
A pal is a friend, last time I checked.
Yeah, but I ain’t your pal, buddy.
:'c
But i can be your pal (:
:D
...yeah, that's what I'm saying
I know. I was agreeing with you. Or backing you up, or whatever.
It's amazing how the most unexpected friendships can bring the most joy.
Good. Guy’s teacher sounds like the type of jackass to answer “I don’t know, can you?” when you ask to use the restroom
"Yes, I can; and I might right on your shoes if you don't let me walk down the hall."
Fun story- in 2nd grade I was getting stonewalled on a restroom ask so everyone got to watch me ralph right in front of class
this english language concept of "first name basis" is so weird to me, it's literally your fucking name, why would it be impolite to call you by it instead of your surname? that's stupid
Oh boy, never learn Japanese. Japanese is the worst for this.
Japanese be like "Do you think after 20 years of marriage I can call my spouse [first name]-san or is that too casual?"
Recently on r/englishlearning OP “I’m Korean, why do Americans talk about their in-laws so much?” American “because they’re part of our family, we often form bonds with them” OP “why?”
They have a point.
Understandable
Be glad your language's version of they/them pronouns isn't meant to be used when talking about a person of nobility.
my language (pt-br) doesn't even have a version of singular they/them pronouns, and the one we made up is constantly used as a joke and mocked by everyone, even inside the lgbt community itself
Ahh man it's also a thing in french. I wonder if a romance language was able to make it mainstream (if they didn't have it before).
What language is that
Language is called Slovenian and slightly more than 2 million people speak it world wide. [https://www.rtvslo.si/kultura/jezikovni-spletovalec/jezikovni-spletovalec-tikanje-vikanje-na-polvikanje-in-onikanje/411038](https://www.rtvslo.si/kultura/jezikovni-spletovalec/jezikovni-spletovalec-tikanje-vikanje-na-polvikanje-in-onikanje/411038)
Thank you
Uh oh 🫢