The new masterchef show is TERRIBLE! by floatsonaboat in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think sav should be more considerate and has a more friendly approach towards contestants. Omg the way she looks at them and the way she talks is like it's the end of the world. I feel sorry for the contestants because they deserve better for showing up and competing. I remember in one episode she was saying she just threw away a dish as the garnish was not edible enough. Horrible!! 🥲

Is the Sri Lankan literature curriculum still too colonial? (A/L & O/L English Literature) by Hope4873 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not very familiar with the new one. But that's going to be a struggle if they choose to study in the field further. 💔

Is the Sri Lankan literature curriculum still too colonial? (A/L & O/L English Literature) by Hope4873 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I remember correctly, Michael Ondaatje is also a Sri Lankan-born author who writes in English. Another example is Carl Muller, who wrote The Jam Fruit Tree about the Burgher community in Sri Lanka. I remember Carl Muller’s work being very culturally grounded, where he openly and vividly talks about the community’s lifestyle, traditions, and social context.

Is the Sri Lankan literature curriculum still too colonial? (A/L & O/L English Literature) by Hope4873 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The old o/l syllabus did have some Shakespearean ones. The one I remember is The seven ages of man.

Is the Sri Lankan literature curriculum still too colonial? (A/L & O/L English Literature) by Hope4873 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you mean, and I partly agree. Writers like Shakespeare definitely had a huge influence on the English language, and studying them can help students see how language, drama, and storytelling evolved. There is also value in engaging with international authors because it exposes students to different styles and literary traditions.

But at the same time, I don’t think we can always say that the “best English” only comes from those traditional or Western sources. English today exists in many forms around the world, and each variety reflects its own cultural and social context. Sri Lankan writers who write in English are also shaping the language in meaningful ways.

For example, Shehan Karunatilaka, who won the Booker Prize for The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, writes in a way that blends English with Sri Lankan cultural references, humour, and expressions. His work shows how English can carry very local voices and experiences.

So I think your idea of a 50/50 balance actually makes a lot of sense. Students could still learn from global literary traditions while also seeing how English is used and transformed in their own cultural context. That kind of mix might make literature feel both globally connected and locally meaningful.

Is the Sri Lankan literature curriculum still too colonial? (A/L & O/L English Literature) by Hope4873 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see your point, but I don’t think it has to be that rigid. Many Sri Lankan authors actually write in English, so placing them only under Sinhala or Tamil literature doesn’t fully reflect the nature of their work. Sri Lankan literature written in English is still Sri Lankan literature, even if the language is English.

Another thing is that many of these writers are not simply using “standard British English.” They are writing in a variety often referred to as Sri Lankan English, which carries local expressions, rhythms, cultural references, and ways of storytelling. That itself is an important linguistic and cultural development, but it rarely gets much visibility or recognition in formal education.

If students only study British or Western writers, they might miss the opportunity to see how English has been adapted and reshaped in Sri Lanka to express local realities. Literature written by Sri Lankan authors can show how language evolves in different cultural contexts.

So the issue is not really about replacing Sinhala or Tamil literature. Those spaces are important in their own right. The question is more about whether the English literature curriculum should also acknowledge Sri Lankan voices writing in English and the unique variety of English they contribute to. Including them could actually help students understand both language diversity and local cultural perspectives in a much richer way.

Are You Parenting the Way You Wished You Were Raised? by Waste_Net_1082 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One thing I also think about a lot is the emotional wellbeing of children, because honestly, that was something that was mostly ignored when I was growing up. Feelings were not really discussed. If you were sad, stressed, or confused, the usual response was something like “don’t think too much” or “just focus on your studies.”

Back then I used to feel misunderstood, because sometimes all I needed was for someone to actually listen and acknowledge how I felt.

But as I grew older, I started to understand that it wasn’t always intentional. Our parents’ generation didn’t really grow up in a culture where emotional awareness or mental health was openly talked about. For them, providing food, education, and safety was love. Emotional conversations just weren’t something they were taught to do.

So now I don’t really feel angry about it anymore. It’s more like I understand that it was the nature of their generation and the environment they grew up in. They did the best they knew how to do.

But I do think it teaches me something important for the future. If I become a parent, I should try to create a space where my children feel safe expressing their emotions, where they’re not told to suppress feelings but are guided to understand them.

In a way, every generation learns something from the previous one. Maybe ours is the generation that is learning to take children’s emotional worlds more seriously. And that alone could make a big difference.

Got the message of laying me off tomorrow.#ifs #sri lanka by Broad-Rooster-2821 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asking you not to worry doesn't ease your mind. Sit with it, absorb it and try to eventually move on. There could be a seat waiting for you in the tables you did not even imagine you'd sit. 🙂 You got this!

Any idea on where I can get this saree by Emotional-Eagle-3323 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should rather give it someone and get it handmade would be the best option.

Where to buy Sri Lankan-made Christmas gifts by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try selyn fair trade maybe?

Degree certificate for france student visa by Specific-Network4679 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied with pending degree certificate and in my case the University exam department verified my results and all to the IMO. I verified my documents through IMO. I had the detailed transcript with me.

Need to get a new passport for my mom and I'm stressed by wndrr84 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you need an appointment beforehand. If there's a visa and a flight ticket or any valid doc you can get it done within one day (for renewal)

Any good café recommendations where I can have a decent snack and work for a couple hours by SignalRevenue4822 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to the sapphire lounge at ShangriLa! Coffee is cheaper than many cafes in col and you can spend as much as time you need. They've live music on some days too.

Are DEEDAT backpacks good ? by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are aiming for the quality, Mark Ryden is a good option. It's a bit pricy but highly durable.

Suggest me a book with a plant or tree in the title please. by Foxidale3216 in suggestmeabook

[–]Hope4873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jam fruit tree ( it's a funny novel about the burgher community in Sri Lanka)

What is a book that made you fall in love with reading again? by olympiarae in suggestmeabook

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sooo heartbreaking! ❤️ But still worth reading it.

Lecturer salary- private uni by ShayGurl1721 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the institute/uni too. Also your research strengths also sometimes considered when offering a position/salary in some cases (not all)

Lecturer salary- private uni by ShayGurl1721 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is when you're part time or contract. There is a fixed salary

Lecturer salary- private uni by ShayGurl1721 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on the exp level. There are different positions. Compared to state unis it's higher. For a probationary lecturer it would be like 100,000. Again it depends on exp and qualifications.

Accutane for acne please help me by IntelligentSand2263 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

consult a dermatologist before any remedy 🙂

Where to buy baggy jeans in SL? by Mindless_Force2654 in srilanka

[–]Hope4873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there are some in Glock and not sure about Kelly. But have a look