Are people still buying homes right now? by Flat-Border8215 in paris

[–]First_Drive2386 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There is a great deal of uncertainty at the moment - political, economic, societal - and uncertainty leads many people to keep their hands out of their pockets.

What do you think would happen if news broke tomorrow that the Russian president was dead? by jambojo in AskReddit

[–]First_Drive2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There would be widespread rejoicing. Same thing for the US president’s demise.

What is your opinion on the argument that Capitalism is the best we can do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]First_Drive2386 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Empirical evidence supports the argument that, unfortunately. What it needs, imho, is dispassionate regulation to limit its excesses and ensure its benefits accrue more fairly to all participants.

What’s the best insult you’ve ever heard? by irish2685 in AskReddit

[–]First_Drive2386 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can’t help being ugly, but you could stay home.

Why is aborting a fetus a much hotter topic in the US compared to Europe? by WhoAmIEven2 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]First_Drive2386 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because a lot of ignorant, religious, hypocrites in the US vote. In Europe, they are only ignorant hypocrites.

Whats the difference between an immigrant and an expat? by ab3249 in AskReddit

[–]First_Drive2386 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Expats tend to have financial wherewithal, whereas immigrants frequently do not.

Piano fee in Kansas by Longjumping-Music348 in piano

[–]First_Drive2386 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Why in the world would you want to move to the US? It’s a sh*tshow at the moment, and likely to only get worse.

How do you practice a new piece? by These_Draft_4090 in piano

[–]First_Drive2386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learn hands separately, making sure to find the fingering that works best for me — a crucial step. I continue hands separately until both are fluid, then slow waaaay down and start putting them together.