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Jerry said that when she was pregnant with Elizabeth, she went to some Lamaze-type classes that husbands were expected to attend. Mick said he wouldn't go because, "I'm too English."
Great pretext and besides he's right. It's a typical American white thing I guess.
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Jerry said that when she was pregnant with Elizabeth, she went to some Lamaze-type classes that husbands were expected to attend. Mick said he wouldn't go because, "I'm too English."
Great pretext and besides he's right. It's a typical American white thing I guess.
Mick is right. I did Lamaze with my firstborn and found it to be utterly useless. Even had the soothing music, which just ended up irritating the heck out of me. The nurses know what they are doing and are actually helpful. I don't know anyone who did the breathing-partner thing after their first baby. Unless you can take over for me, get outta here...argh!!!
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mr_dja
Another one from the American Southeast:
When speaking negatively about someone, always end the sentence/thought with "Bless their/her/his Heart" and all is OK. As a non-native, even after close to 30 years living in the south, I still get a chuckle hearing an elderly person make an incredibly condeming statement about someone and end it with Bless Their Heart. Example: Johnny always was a worthless good for nothing lay about, bless his heart. Just thinking about it makes me laugh.
Peace,
Mr DJA
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"I'm a killer, bless my heart" and all is OK?
Ok then
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Down Under, if you're wearing sandals, you do NOT wear socks as well
Can you do that somewhere at all?
Trademark of the uncool Englishman abroad - but no, you'll get arrested by the fashion police everywhere for this. Maybe older ladies might get away with it?
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For Canadians abroad... don't go out in public without proof that you're Canadian. Being mistaken for American is NOT fun.
But being protected by them is.
oh, I thought I was wearing a condom, that was you?
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For Canadians abroad... don't go out in public without proof that you're Canadian. Being mistaken for American is NOT fun.
But being protected by them is.
oh, I thought I was wearing a condom, that was you?
Maybe he means by God. Cuz you know, he's American...
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latebloomer
No, I've never heard of anyone asking someone who they just met whether or not they are gay. I think that would be rude no matter where you live.
As for nude sunbathing, it's not socially acceptable in the good old USA, our puritan forefathers made sure of that. But there are plenty of private beaches where people can let it all hang out, so to speak. To be honest, I don't know that I would want to see most Americans naked.
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this is a trap thread.
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I didn't start it ...and I didn't say a word negative
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It's 10 % tipping in Norway. I hope I'm not wrong about this
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...and remember, when visiting Austria, when at a restaurant, when they put a basket of rolls on your table, they will charge you for each roll you take.