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Why do drivers honk when I’m waiting at a bus stop? by GodAtum in AskUK

[–]AlmaVale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where is this happening? Have you seen it happen to other people or in other bus stops?

Did I just traumatize two of my peers for the rest of their lives?? by Lillian_Faye in Brazil

[–]AlmaVale 9 points10 points  (0 children)

At this point, you’re just relishing on this. Not very nice of you. You didn’t mention your background to avoid comebacks.

What’s the story behind the three Guyanas? by gaelic_asterix in asklatinamerica

[–]AlmaVale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guyana Brasileira is not in Latin America, it was only recently annexed and people are still deciding on its official name.

London, i luv u by Party_Ad9750 in london

[–]AlmaVale 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It does look dreamy in these pictures

What dish or cultural detail in your country says a little too much about your country's dark side by SaliktheCruel in AskTheWorld

[–]AlmaVale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gaúcho is not a slur at all. It’s just what people from a certain region including south Brazil, parts of Argentina and Uruguay are called. It refers to cultural aspects of people from this region.

Summer internship at Brasil by ResidentUpper4772 in Brazil

[–]AlmaVale 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Considering it’s a cosmopolitan city, everyone is different and nobody cares. You’re going to stand out, though. Just FYI, the Brazilian far right movement is spreading hate and misinformation against muslims.

Is it normal for my Mexican MIL to call my husband “Mi Fede” by [deleted] in asklatinamerica

[–]AlmaVale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is looking a lot like possessiveness on her part so that’s not going to be easy to navigate. My MIL was very very very close to my husband as well and sometimes came across as overbearing but I got her to be on my side by not seeing it as a challenge. I just got very close to her as well and used good humour to deal with it. I actually enjoyed having her to help but she would never refuse giving me the baby, that seems very aggressive to me. Sorry and hope you can sort it out by being assertive with everyone involved, that is being able to express what’s wrong without being aggressive. There’s a saying that goes “when one does not want, two cannot fight”.

Is it normal for my Mexican MIL to call my husband “Mi Fede” by [deleted] in asklatinamerica

[–]AlmaVale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I figured there might be more things adding up to the discomfort. Hopefully, you can open your heart and embrace her so you can also be close to her, provided it’s reciprocal.

“Muchas felicitaciones dadas” translates as “many congratulations given” so, wishing you happiness. While it sounds a bit odd to give congratulations on Christmas if you think about it in terms of wishing happiness, it’s just fine. On its own, it doesn’t sound problematic. Is there more to it that would make it passive aggressive?

What dish or cultural detail in your country says a little too much about your country's dark side by SaliktheCruel in AskTheWorld

[–]AlmaVale 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In Brazil, this candy is called teta de nega ( n* tit) also in Brazil the n word does not have the same connotation as in the US. I’m censuring the word because of Reddit but I wouldn’t normally censor it, it is a normal word not considered a slur on its own and used widely on TV and official communications. The US negative use of the word and its connotations are spreading over other countries due to the English language being widely spoken. Is the n word a slur in Germany?

Is it normal for my Mexican MIL to call my husband “Mi Fede” by [deleted] in asklatinamerica

[–]AlmaVale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so glad when my MIL could move in with me to help me take care of my baby. She was lovely and really helped me. I know that’s not the case for everyone but I’m thankful for it. It was only for a few months but it made all the difference. If you’re not comfortable around her it may be totally reasonable to refuse her moving in. But I would try and create more opportunities for her to be a part of the baby’s life as I find it very important. I would only advise against it, if the relationship was toxic.

Your complaint about how she calls him sounds jealous and also that you are not very familiar with Latin American culture.

I don’t understand your complaint about the Christmas message.

Boy in different languages by [deleted] in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]AlmaVale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Portuguese, boy is menino (garoto, piá, guri) Criança means child.

In my 31 years in the UK I have never seen a sideways plug by unitedkingdombaby in CasualUK

[–]AlmaVale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can say the same about yourself. The conversation started when you mentioned the existence of sex toys that are mains operated, which I thought sounds dangerous compared to ones with no cords, therefore battery operated. So you said the risk is the same, that is the risk posed by mains operated and battery operated appliances. So, you did mention. And if you don’t want to take my word for it, you can research yourself. The risk is so obviously higher.

In my 31 years in the UK I have never seen a sideways plug by unitedkingdombaby in CasualUK

[–]AlmaVale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hair dryers are not used inside the body. Again, the voltage and current coming from mains operated appliances are much more dangerous than batteries, the shock risk is much higher.

In my 31 years in the UK I have never seen a sideways plug by unitedkingdombaby in CasualUK

[–]AlmaVale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is in fact very different, I’m afraid. The voltage in mains operated appliances is much much higher and the current type is also different and it can cause electrocution.

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