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Post by GeometricSims on Jun 16, 2016 9:14:44 GMT -5
I find it super interesting when people all over the world use the same platforms and play the same games as me. So, I wanted to know what countries you guys are from. I was born in England and I still live here. However, I am 3/4 Mediterranean because my family comes from Italy and Malta c: . What about you guys?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 10:10:54 GMT -5
I find it super interesting when people all over the world use the same platforms and play the same games as me. So, I wanted to know what countries you guys are from. I was born in England and I still live here. However, I am 3/4 Mediterranean because my family comes from Italy and Malta c: . What about you guys? °The Germans call English People: "Insel Affen"...(Island Apes.), it's a Sick Joke...(ha!) I'm sure you're not an Insel Affen GeometricSims, Funny stuff what some Germans' say.
I'm an Idiot from San Diego, California - but i have lived all over America growing up. Seattle,Washington - Ovapa,West Virginia - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Orange Park, Florida - Yuma, Arizona; (That was all before turning 18.). °When you live in a Lot of places and change Schools a lot, it makes you Cynical @ an early age and slightly' Warped in the Head. (Ha!)
Been to a Lot of other Places during my long gone Military stint , won't go into that - and ended up relocating to Germany...to Escape the Madness of America...(Kind words for unkind thoughts of the past.). Been here for 19 years and lately' I've been thinking about getting a German Passport to run for Chancellor...Merkel Drives me CRAZY! Ha! See, it doesn't matter where you go in the World...The People in Power make things CRAZY!
My Grandfather was from England, (He had a Funny name, LEMON.) - not sure what part of England, he passed away when i was 3 and my Father never talked about the Family Geneology. My other Grandfather, (Mom's side.), was from Germany.
In Hindsight, it is all a bit Strange where Life can lead you.
- Rock On!
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Post by GeometricSims on Jun 16, 2016 10:53:52 GMT -5
@stevenssimsstuff woh, your life is super interesting! Also, I like what they call the English in Germany- Island Apes, lmao. More names for the English are crumpet, tea, English chippy, oooh and the word 'chav' describes someone who is tacky, goes around the streets shouting and wearing matching tracksuits everywhere (I wouldn't be surprised if they wore them to weddings tbh). I don't know if you've every heard of any of those but it's common vocabulary here. Unlike most stereotypes state, the majority of people here are not posh- infact, they are quite the opposite as they can't enunciate to save their lives. However, I am quite well spoken if if do say so myself- I was always laughed at for being 'posh'. Perhaps it is due to my fully Mediterranean grandmother trying to 'fit in with the higher class of England' and speak with a forced British accent. The stereotype about tea is quite true, however I find it revolting myself. Although being Mediterranean, I am super pale, with bright grey eyes and dark hair. For this reason, I was always called a ghost and a vampire, so I'm kinda crazy too- I got you bro. Anyway, I've always had a fascination with America, mostly North America and Canada (again, contradicting my family's origins, I despise the heat). Your life sounds packed, but very interesting to say the least. Thanks for replying with such detail and I hope you liked my cultural lesson on rainy England
- Inself Affen (I really like that name for the British now lmao)
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Post by Feyona on Jun 16, 2016 14:40:33 GMT -5
I am originally from Ukraine (Ukrainian-Polish-Russian roots). I live in USA since September 2009 (I came here on 09/09/09 :D ).
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Post by GeometricSims on Jun 16, 2016 15:38:37 GMT -5
Feyona the date you moved to the USA is very pleasing c: what languages can you speak? I speak English, French (not too fluent though), the tiniest bit of Italian and a word and phrase in Maltese (the word is 'go away' and the phrase is 'can you make me a cup of tea?' which pretty much sums up my family life lmao).
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Post by Feyona on Jun 16, 2016 16:05:51 GMT -5
@geometricsims yes, the date is difficult to forget . I speak Russian, Ukrainian and English fluently (I highly hope that my English is fluent (rofl) ). And I am able to understand Belarus language since it shares lots of similar sounding words to Ukrainian. That's funny about Maltese . How does it sound in Maltese 'can you make me a cup of tea?'? P.s. I have no idea why all emoticons in my posts shown as words and not as pictures.
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Post by AdonisPluto on Jun 16, 2016 17:49:01 GMT -5
I am a proud Nigerian. Have been to so many European countries but stayed most in Germany for 8 years and now am back to Nigeria. I speak good and fluent English, speak and understand German, Speak my native language Igbo (which have more than 12 dialects).Am currently trying to learn Korean language and I must say its not that easy
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Post by GeometricSims on Jun 17, 2016 5:46:49 GMT -5
Feyona woh, I admire your multilingualism! Your English is amazing! Also, I know how to speak tea but I'm not sure how to write the exact translation, so I looked online to give you an idea about the accents and the way things are written: Xi te għalija jekk jogħġbok But the way I say it sounds like 'Tats a té a mi jogħġbok' Many people call me a Malteser (as in the chocolate) because I'm part Maltese. Also, my emoticons show up as text frequently as well.
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Post by GeometricSims on Jun 17, 2016 5:53:46 GMT -5
AdonisPluto dang, you're amazing! Then there's me who finds it difficult to speak just one foreign language. I admire your intellect. Also, could you tell me more about culture in Nigeria? I love hearing about people's countries culture from their perspective c: Random fact about Italy (one of my countries of origin)- you may or may not know this, but in Venice, there are 365 bridges, one to represent each day of the year. Random fact about Malta- it's blooming hot omg I can't survive there Random fact about England- it's currently raining, but when is it not raining? Honestly, it's meant to be the summer. But I can't complain as I love the rain dearly. Random facts about me- although coming from Mediterranean descent, I am super pale; when it comes to buying foundation, there's only one brand that I could find that would do a foundation so pale. Anyway, I have dark brown hair that's mixed in with black (kind of looks like natural highlights) and eyes that change colour depending on how hot or cold it is (when it's freezing, they go icy grey, when it's medium temperature they go softish blue and when it's really hot, they go greenish blue and I also have some orange in my eyes when it's hot). My favourite subject is maths and I'm currently teaching myself computer programming as I want to be a programmer in the future. I'm also quite small (around 5'4").
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Post by freeasabird on Jun 24, 2016 7:37:19 GMT -5
I am English and have lived here all my life. I am a bit of the typical Brit I guess, dry sense of humour, easy going unless really pushed to my limit. I studied psychology, evolutionary biology and historical medicine at UEA. I took a starter class in Italian last year with a friend and really enjoyed it, I found I could roll my rrrs quite well. Must have been that 5 years living in Glastonburrry I don't like tea but drink far too much coffee. I do love fish & chips preferably on the beach. I really want to learn to speak French but every time I use the tutorial after a while my accent makes me laugh so much I give up. I should take a class but have become quite reclusive lately preferring my own company. Last night I scored 38 on the aspergers test which explains my 'special kind of stupid' and a whole bunch of things beside. GeometricSims is right it is raining here, and even for Britain it's serious rain, the sort that has been practicing in the tropics and has come here to show off. This morning I learnt we are leaving the EU. I think this is a good thing, maybe if the euro MPs hadn't done things like spend £250,000 on an automatic grape peeler we might have stayed. We are a small and proud island and I think we are fed up with being told what to do, eg I still think in pounds and ounces but it's illegal to sell in pounds & ounces. One of the best is the rhubarb scenario, the EU was thinking of banning because it's poisonous? B-| I really like coming here and learning new things and about you guys, you are a lot of fun
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Post by GeometricSims on Jun 26, 2016 6:20:25 GMT -5
freeasabird cool, Glastonbury is only a few hours from me! Also from your profile picture, I can see that you like TBBT, and I've got to say that I love it to. Not going to lie, I laughed when you said you were a laid back Brit as I am very hot-headed person (maybe that's the Mediterranean part of me lmao). I need to take a leaf out of your books and chill a bit. Also, don't give up on French! I've been learning it for years and years and I still haven't nailed the accent, so I would say keep going! It doesn't matter a whole deal about the accent but more about the pronunciation and annunciation of your words- as long as the person you are talking too in French can understand the context of your speech, it doesn't matter if your accent is slightly off. Also, just a tip when learning French- I've been commenting on a French person's Instagram in French as conversations are really vital.
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Post by freeasabird on Jun 26, 2016 21:32:32 GMT -5
I love the BBT, I like Sherlock and Bones too, I like those characters with off the scale IQs and limited social skills. I would get back to the French but I have been in blender for weeks. I think I need a break to get my mojo back I have been watching the Tunnel though and they speak a bit of French seeing as it's about the UK/French collaborating. As for being chilled if you don't live far from Avalon (Glastonbury) get along there and see how really laid back people live. For example, in the summer about half the town stopped wearing shoes, people in suits were stared at as if from another planet. At any time in the high street there is always the scent of incense and candles, music and occasionally bubbles. Don't give the beggars anything they don't live there and are not real beggars. When it rains there is usually a rainbow over the Tor. When the fiddlers play at Cross (town Center) people dance no matter how old they are. I used to go to the park to read and listen to the drummers practice, the kids would run around and do crazy dances when they played african beats. Lunch on the Tor can't be beat, the view is awesome. It's a fun place to visit
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Post by SimsTong on Jun 27, 2016 22:42:52 GMT -5
China← it seems that most of people in this forum comes from europe? im chinese and cantonese speaker, can speak english but not very good :P
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Post by MisterS on Jun 28, 2016 5:43:45 GMT -5
Im from Australia, thats why I type funny
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Post by freeasabird on Jul 2, 2016 18:28:56 GMT -5
I love aussie speak! I have a wonderful friend that lives in OZ, she is so patient with me, I ask her all sorts of stuff about her life out there and the spiders...I have an OZ spider thing going. She has spent 7 years assuring me that I will not be bitten by a random angry spider and should visit. Funny the sharks and snakes don't bother me at all
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