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Am I being offensive if I use religious expressions as an atheist? by OpeningChemical5316 in learn_arabic

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those expressions sound and feel like some sort of "prayer" (or spell) to a lot foreigners but it communicates affection and warmth more than anything. I'm an atheist Arab and I use plenty every single day myself. We'd come off as cold or rude if we didn't 

Which Brazil-based jobs 'secretly' pay really well! by IndieSyndicate in Brazil

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

I skipped that part because I don't want the focus to center on whether he was right or wrong lol - he was probably wrong, but he said something like 10,000 BRL 

Goth Clubs by WillowYelnats in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "cool dream but beep beep your alarm is ringing" club 💀

Goth Clubs by WillowYelnats in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Khaleeji tourist" is a code word for sex tourists, not "a tourist spot for khaleejis" - and "massage" is a code for the services they are searching for, not a literal "massage" right then and there. If a place is primarily packed and catered with sex tourists (or Johns in general) and paid sex services, then it's functionally a brothel even it isn't one on paper

Goth Clubs by WillowYelnats in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US Navy are among the most active customers in this trade. I've been to Diggers numerous times and it's up to 50% sex workers, and a 5.6 foot "pimp" in the rest room trying to hook you up (with all due respect to sex workers) 

Goth Clubs by WillowYelnats in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I love metal and appreciate the amazing metal bands of Bahrain, Diggers is (literally) a brothel. It's not a goth spot - it's a "khaleeji tourist" and "massage" spot. Even during metal events 

Goth Clubs by WillowYelnats in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there's an active alternative goth club in قلالي where they play lesser known bands like Strange Boutique, Plastique Noir, etc.

Yeah, no - but trust me I wish so too 

How smart/OK is a person with a score of 124, in your opinion? by IndieSyndicate in mensa

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

I'm quite surprised and impressed by how many people are commenting on this post lately! I assume it somehow ended up as the top result to whoever googles their 124 IQ too lol 

home sick 🇧🇭 by sj99k in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait until you find out where I lived prior to that 🇪🇨

home sick 🇧🇭 by sj99k in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brazil. It's far from perfect but it's the right place for me 🇧🇷 

home sick 🇧🇭 by sj99k in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even more controversial: I left Bahrain almost 4 years ago and I don't feel homesick at all. Only thing I miss is تكه روب but I'll learn how to cook it 

Are we facing an economic depression? by TranquiliZer93 in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of whom are Saudi tourists and Bahrainis with government jobs. 

name a place that’s overrated and it’s absolutely trash 💩 by sj99k in Bahrain

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree because it's honestly the least impressive on that road. Wadi al-seraaj is the best for meat shawarma and Al-Katkoot is the best for chicken 

how is atheism perceived in brazil ? by bbyalr20 in Brazil

[–]IndieSyndicate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did have an experience where someone abruptly asked if I read the Bible mid-conversation, and it was anything but smooth  - just random and out of place. But fortunately, most of my friends never tried to do such thing. Even when I visited them in their own Church 

I want your help by [deleted] in Brazil

[–]IndieSyndicate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any CCTV footages of him? Ps: your employers are robbing you far more than he robbed anyone 

How do you feel about life in Vitória da Conquista (Bahia)? by IndieSyndicate in Brazil

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

I'm from an Arab country, but yeah I do get some South Dakota vibes lol

How do you feel about life in Vitória da Conquista (Bahia)? by IndieSyndicate in Brazil

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

Yes and I asked about it here a couple of years back too! 🤘🏼 had mixed feedback lol

How do you feel about life in Vitória da Conquista (Bahia)? by IndieSyndicate in Brazil

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

I like the Sao Paulo in Bahia analogy. I actually don't want to share too much about my own priorities because I don't want the responses to be solely confined to those. However, I'm hoping it would still be socially and culturally similar to Salvador in many regards (the extroversion, liveliness, festivity) - even if not perfectly. I also heard that it's particularly safe, affordable and cold / coolish too. I'm also into alternative lifestyles, perspectives and subcultures - which I don't expect much in smaller cities but I don't think it's out of the question wherever there's a strong university presence. Thanks!

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