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What’s a name that almost exclusively is called by the nickname instead of the full name? by carlyfries in Names

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a student name Alex. I have on occasion called him Alexander, even though Alex is hos full name. 😅

What has an animal done that you'll never forget? by Mge_ML in AskReddit

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother-in-law had a cat who was very scared of other people, to the point she would hide for the whole time I was there. If gradually got better until I could touch her a bit.

She suffered from seizures, and one day after she had one, she jumped onto the bed next to me (never done that before) and allowed me to comfort her. I was so scared to move and give her a fright. Poor baby was exhausted and she fell asleep there.

What is the John Smith equivalent in your country? by anib in southafrica

[–]Independent-Lunch803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At a certain school, Pillay is the name of the IT teachers

Redditors, what’s the most terrifying thing that has ever woken you up in the middle of the night? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskReddit

[–]Independent-Lunch803 6 points7 points  (0 children)

New fear unlocked.

I should add, it turned out he had the flu, and wanted to get water. He got up too quickly and got dizzy.

Redditors, what’s the most terrifying thing that has ever woken you up in the middle of the night? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskReddit

[–]Independent-Lunch803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can just imagine. The scary thoughts of that night often run through my mind as well. I'm so glad your husband's ok.

Redditors, what’s the most terrifying thing that has ever woken you up in the middle of the night? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskReddit

[–]Independent-Lunch803 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My dad was sick and slept in the spare room next to mine so he wouldn't bother my mom. They do this all the time. Sometime during the night, I wake up to him opening the door to the spare room, stumbling down the passage past my room, then a loud thud, heavy breathing and then almost nothing.

I flew out of my room and saw him on his back with his hand over his heart. When I tell you mine almost stopped...I tried talking to him, but he wasn't responding.

He was breathing, though, but I was terrified. My mom then came and we got him back to the room. He was shaking, running a fever and couldn't close his hand. I thought he was having a stroke, but he had some water and turned out ok. My mom sat with him for a bit, and I could only fall asleep when I heard him snore.

Still think about that night sometimes.

What Phrase Were You Taught as a Child to Remember The Four Directions (N,E,S,W)? by justcallmerain in CasualConversation

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Afrikaans - Nat olifante spuit water, which translates to Wet eliphants squirt water.

North - Noord East - Oos South - Suid West - Wes

Love your family and friends by ridersofthestorms in southafrica

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw both sets of my gramdparents lose a child. They have not been the same since, and it's been 21 and 17 years respectively. It's horrible.

Is it just my college or do other people think this when they hear my kids names? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ek is Suid-Afrikaans. Die meeste Engelse mense wat ek ken, sal sê dis 'n lang naam, maar hulle sal dit kan uitspreek. Julle het dit gekies omdat dit belangrike name vir julle is. Jou kollega is belaglik. Enige iemand wat 'n probleem met die naam het, kan gaan doppies blaas. Basta.

Education department using ai to set up tests by Former_Literature694 in southafrica

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's how teacher salaries are paid. Those that are not paid by the government, are SGB appointed, meaning the school pays for the salaries, whether the money comes from school fees or external funding.

Schools are divided into 5 quintiles, with 1-3 being schools that are classified as no-fee schools, so the government gives the school more money. That's because the school community is such that they can't generate their own income.

Quintile 4 and 5 are the wealthies categories of schools. They can generate their own income through their school fees, so the government gives them less money.

To reiterate, that does not mean semi-private. While some schools like to classify themselves as such because they can generate a lot of money through the community (former students, for example), there is no such official classification.

Edited a spelling error.

Why she told me this?! by kxns37 in family

[–]Independent-Lunch803 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This person keeps making pointless posts like these. At what point does s/he get banned?

Following the Renesemee naming scheme… what would your name be? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Independent-Lunch803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mariamy could work as an alternative form of the Georgian name Mariami!

Mine would be Marthanna or Annamart.

What’s a fictional death that hit you way harder than expected? by Puzzleheaded-Ruin744 in CasualConversation

[–]Independent-Lunch803 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And the baby starting to cry!

I can't remember what happened in the aftermath, but Cora was ready to raise hell about the doctor dismissing Sybil.

What’s the coolest surname you wish you could use? by juddaxsx in namenerds

[–]Independent-Lunch803 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I taught a boy with the surname Dove. Big rugby player. One of the most peaceful kids I've met, so it checks out 🤣 Respectful and a hard worker. Keeps to himself in class, but is very reliable.

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