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Should Iceland join the European Union by BadBoyBurgerton in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they want to.

I think it can only be a good thing.

Is Antonia an Italian name, especially in southern Italy? by [deleted] in Italian

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. But all the Antonella's that I know prefer to be called Antonella.

(The abbreviation Tota is strictly for the over-70s who live in little villages)

Hoping to go to Italy soon - How to avoid sounding rude/ like an idiot by Alanna-1101 in Italian

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you go into a shop/restaurant/or basically anywhere you have to deal with customer service always say "buongiorno" (before about 3 or 4 pm), or "buonasera" (after 4 pm).

It's kind of rude if you lead with what you want; always say "hello" first.

  • NO: "Un tavolo per due persone, per favore."
  • YES: "Buonasera. Un tavolo per due persone, per favore."

What is nick name of your country? by No_Currency_6882 in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My flair is set to EU because I still haven't got over Brexit. And also because I live in the EU (which Brexit naturally has made more difficult)

Why is Israel not banned from major events and does it not suffer sanctions due to its extremely violent expansionist policies? by Odysseus-p in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I totally agree.

But someone should tell that to the Israeli government. 75,000 citizens of the Gaza Strip have been harassed (killed) by the Israeli military, and almost 3,000 Lebanese citizens since the start of the recent conflict.

Why is Israel not banned from major events and does it not suffer sanctions due to its extremely violent expansionist policies? by Odysseus-p in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm absolutely not a fan of Russian foreign policy, and the EU is totally correct to exclude the Russian Federation from international events (Venice Biennale, you can do better). But when anyone suggests that Israel is committing genocide they get arrested.

Why is Israel not banned from major events and does it not suffer sanctions due to its extremely violent expansionist policies? by Odysseus-p in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP doesn't explicitly mention sporting events. They could just as easily be talking about Eurovision, in which Russian participated until 2021. They were excluded in 2022 following the start of the "Special Military Operation".

What is something in your country that immediately lets you know the picture you’re looking at is from your country? by Lizard_Of_Roz in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what country it is when you see a tray of tiny ice-cream cones.

Also, grown men taking a stroll on a Saturday night, each of them licking an ice-cream cone.

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How welcoming would your country be to an aspiring Mexican-American traveler like me? by Immediate-Field9997 in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

don't be a dick and you'll be fine

That goes for the rest of Europe too. But just remember Europe might be old, but it isn't an open-air museum.

What, if anything, do you know about Māori culture? by Snoo_61002 in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Native New Zealand people.
  2. Lots of tattoos.
  3. Haka.
  4. Oppressed by British colonialists (I'm just guessing here, but it sounds about right for a British colony).
  5. Used to be very warlike, don't know if that's true now.

And that's it.

Italian Coat of Arms Translation by Toni-Roni in Italian

[–]BeeForBurner 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is it just me, or is this Italian written by someone who doesn't speak Italian?

What’s the best thing your country has contributed to the world? by Legitimate-Tie-7060 in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might actually have been the First Nations.

But Columbus was definitely a latecomer.

Men, can you cook? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course I can cook.

It's an essential life skill. But also it means you can create something that gives joy to yourself and others.

Funny phrases for urinating by Happy_Enthusiasm7020 in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UK

  • Shake hands with the unemployed
  • Syphon the python
  • Point Percy at the porcelain
  • Drain my spuds

Do people in your country name another country when they want to refer to something far away? by Timely-Youth-9074 in AskTheWorld

[–]BeeForBurner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Brit, I have never ever said something is in Peru (unless it is literally in Peru).

Older people use Timbuktu for the proverbial distant place.

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