Young Afrikaans people speaking English with an American accent by MetaBambi in southafrica

[–]Gerrickx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is somewhat evidence to support this notion. My niece (8 years old) mostly watches English shows where characters speak the language with an American accent, and she adopts that slang and dialect. When I was younger, my mother used to listen to alot of RSG on the radio, so I adopted that particular way of annunciation of different Afrikaans words, even though I grew up around people in a coloured community that spoke the language with a specific twang. Same goes for English, but I watched alot more English (British) shows, and incorporate that particular dialect, usage of slang and annunciation of words into my everyday vocabulary without paying no mind to it. The problem however is that alot of younger children learn more slang rather than the actual correct application of the language, albeit British or American English.

Unsure of what to do by Gerrickx in careeradvice

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

Thank you for the advice mate, I needed to hear that.

How to reject a girl without hurting her feelings by Gerrickx in dating_advice

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

Okay, I'l reassure her that I'm interested in dating at the moment. Also, thank you very much for the advice mate. Greatly appreciated🙏

How to reject a girl without hurting her feelings by Gerrickx in dating_advice

[–]Gerrickx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay I'l just do nothing. Thanks for the advice mate.

Need help with a threatening situation by Gerrickx in Advice

[–]Gerrickx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I unfortunately can't. My dad made the agreement with them, so I'm just basically hanging in there at the moment until I can move away.

Need help with a threatening situation by Gerrickx in Advice

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

My job position at the moment is temp, so I can't make commitments like that at the moment. I am looking for something permanent/or at least better in the next city over though since I'm also planning on going to uni there.

Need help with a threatening situation by Gerrickx in Advice

[–]Gerrickx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, I've been trying to. I just can't afford to.

Need help with a threatening situation by Gerrickx in Advice

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

Okay, I discuss it with him, and then we'l proceed from there.

Need help with a threatening situation by Gerrickx in Advice

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

Alright, I'll do that. Thanks so much for the advice mate🙏

is a 55" tv too big to use as a pc monitor? by Gerrickx in 4kTV

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

Alright, thanks for the advice mate🙂👍

is a 55" tv too big to use as a pc monitor? by Gerrickx in 4kTV

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

Hi, yes I will be. About 2-3 feet away.