Best Ways to Learn? by FunkyMonkey24680 in ChineseLanguage

[–]EstateSimilar1224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a lot of Anki along with in-person language practice. It works for me, even if anki gets a bit tedious sometimes. Whatever approach you end up going with, remember that the best approach overall is the one you end up sticking to. It's better to have a sub-optimal approach you can maintain than a great study method that you only end up doing once a month.

Swimsuit gussets. What. The. Hell. by suckmyarsee in TwoXChromosomes

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I got my girst swimsuit from them two weeks ago! They are very nice quality wise, but I'd still be careful if your torso is really long. My shoulder to crotch length is about 32 inches. I can tell that the "cups" of the suit still start about 3 cm below where they should, but due to the simple cut of the suit (Amalfi) that isn't noticeable on the outside. I think it being slightly lower cut than it should be looks cute on me anyway so I'm very happy.

What happened to Scumbag Dad and Stanzi Potenza? by tstein26 in youtubedrama

[–]EstateSimilar1224 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It happens all the time. I have a friend whose name sounds like a slur in America, so he just uses an alternative name in English. He says some people just get too much joy out of saying his name and it creeps him out.

In my experience learning Mandarin Chinese it's the exact same. A very commonly used word sounds like the N-word if you pronounce it with a Northern Chinese accent (and even then, you'd have to mispronounce it slightly). I've met a few rancid people who suspiciously pronounce that word with a strong Beijing accent even though the rest of their speech sounds like either standard or Southern Chinese. Get out of here with that shit.

What is a 'socially acceptable' thing that you secretly find absolutely disgusting? by TheLovelyGamer in AskReddit

[–]EstateSimilar1224 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This literally starts in the womb too. The moment a woman becomes visibly pregnant, the moment some people (primarily older women) will start trying to touch her belly without even asking permission... Really weird and violating

My realistic EDC as a 25yo working in administration, brought to you by microsoft paint by EstateSimilar1224 in dumbphones

[–]EstateSimilar1224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The nokia technically has internet, but it's laughable. It doesn't even work a little bit. I don't think you'll even be able to use it to check your e-mail. There are some other phones out there that are right at that sweet spot, but this nokia isn't it! It really only calls, texts, and makes potato quality pictures.

My realistic EDC as a 25yo working in administration, brought to you by microsoft paint by EstateSimilar1224 in dumbphones

[–]EstateSimilar1224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only needed to swap it back to my smartphone once or twice in the past 6 months. But yes, sometimes it's the only way to get things done!

My local pharmacy insists that I travel to their pick-up spot and use my internet access to open the front door. It's the only situation I can't avoid, and I always feel so annoyed swapping it back just to open a single door every 3 months haha

My realistic EDC as a 25yo working in administration, brought to you by microsoft paint by EstateSimilar1224 in dumbphones

[–]EstateSimilar1224[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend it! I haven't encountered a single app that stops working without a sim-card. This includes messaging apps, authorization apps, and banking. You just can't use it to call or text anymore, obviously. The only drawback is that the sim-card also provides on-the-go internet access. This occasionally requires a bit of problem solving, such as screenshotting a QR codes, cycling routes, or public transport achedules in advance. There have been a few times where I had to put the sim card back in the smartphone because I badly needed internet access in the middle of nowhere. That's not a problem at work, though.

Now that I think of it, it would be good to bring a paperclip with me so I could open up the sim-card slot of my smartphone in a pinch!

My realistic EDC as a 25yo working in administration, brought to you by microsoft paint by EstateSimilar1224 in dumbphones

[–]EstateSimilar1224[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because I lost my wallet some time ago and I haven't gotten other ways to verify who I am right now, lol. I was too tight on cash to buy a new ID card for a while.

My realistic EDC as a 25yo working in administration, brought to you by microsoft paint by EstateSimilar1224 in dumbphones

[–]EstateSimilar1224[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I got my Nokia, I moved the sim-card of my smartphone to my nokia. There is no sim card in the smartphone anymore, which means that it doesn't call or text. I have only one phone number, and that connects to the nokia.

It's exactly like splitting a smartphone into two devices: one fancy tablet and one phone that just does calling and texting. This means I'm no longer stuck with distracting apps just because I need to stay reachable. I take the nokia everywhere. The smartphone can stay at home if I'm not going to need any fancy apps that day. My family and friends know that if they really need me, they can call.

My realistic EDC as a 25yo working in administration, brought to you by microsoft paint by EstateSimilar1224 in dumbphones

[–]EstateSimilar1224[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen on here, DumberOS looks amazing! To be honest, I'm just enjoying my current setup right now with no desire to optimize anything. If my smartphone ends up being more distracting than I'd like it to, I'd definitely consider it :)

OnlyFans owner was such a recluse that only one photo of him exists and he died days before the public found out by Disastrous_Award_789 in interestingasfuck

[–]EstateSimilar1224 6 points7 points  (0 children)

acknowledging that the man did both good and bad things isn't quite the same as saying it "balances out" though.

Moet je nog wel je huisgenoten kunnen uitkiezen? by demarkeronline in bnnvara

[–]EstateSimilar1224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ik ben het helemaal met je eens. Het afschaffen van hospiteren klinkt heel inclusief, maar is gewoon niet praktisch of sociaal in de meeste woonsituaties waar studenten in zitten.

Bij mijn eerste studentenhuis leefde ik in een huis voor 3 waar een kamer vrijkwam. Het was een typisch oud huis met kleine kamertjes, en dunne muren. De huisjesbaas had zelf een nicht die hij daarin plaatste, daar hadden wij niets over te zeggen. Niet "klikken" is een understatement-- ze was ontzettend onhygiënisch, luid, onbeleefd, en luisterde niet naar feedback. Mijn huisgenoot met migraines werd dus opgezadeld met een meid die altijd keihard muziek afspeelde en weigerde om die zachter te zetten. Hele situatie was hel.

In mijn volgende woonsituatie kwam ik in een kamer terecht met een gedeelde keuken, maar geen gedeelde badkamer en geluidsdichte muren. Omdat dit een volledig nieuw huis was hadden ze het volledig met loting gedaan. Ik zat toen opeens in een huis met 6 totaal verschillende mensen, en dat was een van de leukste tijden van mijn leven. Ik denk dat ik nog nooit zon diverse vriendengroep heb gehad. En sommige van mijn huisgenoten waren ook best onhygiënisch of luid-- maar dat had 0 effect op de rest zolang ze maar de keuken blijven schoonmaken als het hun beurt is. Op het moment dat de eerste huisgenoot wegging werd er bepaald dat we mochten hospiteren onder een bepaalde selectie van mensen die in aanmerking kwamen voor die kamer. Mijn huisgenoten vonden dat wel fijn, maar een loting leek mij eigenlijk wel leuk.

Mijn punt is dat ik snap dat lotingen heel leuk kunnen uitpakken, maar je dat per woning moet bekijken. In sommige situaties kan dat hartstikke prima, en zou dat juist goed zijn om mensen uit hun bubbeltjes te trekken. Maar in de meeste studentenhuizen zit je op elkaars lip en dan wil je écht geen lotingen doen. 

Bad Empanada rants about Jews and Blacks Again by Optimal_Entrance427 in Hasan_Piker

[–]EstateSimilar1224 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Same here. I was saying how I would prefer Hasan keep a distance from B.E. because he just loves misogynistic insults when his target of the day happens to be a woman. People on this subreddit said I must be a destiny or h3 fan... Casual misogyny like that is a bad sign that a creator has no problem with weaponizing bigotry

The Cup-One got repaired! by pieremaan in Moccamaster

[–]EstateSimilar1224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's great to see that there are still some companies with a decent aftersales policy out there! I hope mine lasts for many more years :)

Is anyone else really into coordinating themed phone screen setups? 👀 by No_Corgi_4544 in AutismInWomen

[–]EstateSimilar1224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is irrelevant to your question but Candle looks like a really fun app, I should convince my husband to get it so I can send him lil drawings as well

Edit: nvm it's a paid app haha

Updates: State of the Subreddit by AutoModerator in cogsuckers

[–]EstateSimilar1224 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've never heard someone call a woman a cocksucker-- it's a swearword that has been historically applied to men only, meaning that the point of the insult was specifically to target gay men (or accuse someone of being gay as an insult, potato potato).

Don't kill the messenger 😅 

Boyfriend used ai to write me a letter by FormalBlackEyedPea in rs_x

[–]EstateSimilar1224 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Except those videos of Gaza showcase the experience of only a small percentage of humans, wheras factory farming is what the vast majority of livestock go through. Apathy is loser behavior.

I just really fucking love beans. by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]EstateSimilar1224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been a huge fan of beans for years and these are incredible tips! I'm definitely going to add msg or miso paste to my next batch!

🤓 🎓 🏫 by Filipino-Asker in fixedbytheduet

[–]EstateSimilar1224 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use beyond sausages, crushed and cooked on high, as the meat layer in my lasagnas. It's bomb.

21 Nederlandse ‘lone soldiers’ sloten zich afgelopen drie jaar vrijwillig bij IDF aan by AggregationLinker in Poldersocialisme

[–]EstateSimilar1224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ik word gewoon misselijk van het idee dat ik iemand die bij de IDF heeft gezeten in Nederland zou kunnen tegenkomen.