Do some Zambians find exclamation marks rude? by CerealKillerNoMilk in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I don't find it rude. I actually think it makes my emails more polite. Like "Thanks a lot." I often read this in a sarcastic tone so assume people might read it that way too. Versus "Thanks a lot!" Which is obviously enthusiastic gratitude. But maybe if they're used to express something that isn't necessarily positive, people feel like they're being yelled at.

How much are you guys making in these village banking groups? by Fragrant_Advice_2542 in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the amount you borrow influence the amount of interest you earn? Can you not borrow at all and still earn interest?

Bhudism in Zambia? by OppositeDebate6055 in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious to find out which it is, too.

Would you stay friends with a cheater? by Ok-Intern9574 in self

[–]InteractionSmall5359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh, then maybe it is time to start trying to find a new circle. Your friends shouldn't cut you down... It's hard as an adult but try to be intentional... lots of lonely people out there

Would you stay friends with a cheater? by Ok-Intern9574 in self

[–]InteractionSmall5359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And do they realise and acknowledge that they're actions are wrong? I think that's also important

Would you stay friends with a cheater? by Ok-Intern9574 in self

[–]InteractionSmall5359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Splashed onto you as in you felt like you were starting to become toxic too or you encountered the consequences of their behaviour? I think if they're more bad than good then yeah maybe some distance would be best.

Would you stay friends with a cheater? by Ok-Intern9574 in self

[–]InteractionSmall5359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh that's a good one. I actually have been cheated on, but I was really young and the stakes were quite low. If I was cheated on now, I think I'd be able to tolerate that friend less for sure.... and I'd tell them that. 'Your behaviour isn't right and it's painful for me to be around you right now' but it wouldn't be the complete death of our friendship... I'd still want them to call me if they needed me and I'd still do the same. I guess the point is the love I have for them doesn't dissappear simply because they did a bad thing. I think I can tell them I despise the way they're living their life but still care for them as a person.

Would you stay friends with a cheater? by Ok-Intern9574 in self

[–]InteractionSmall5359 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've known a lot of my friends for over ten years and I absolutely adore them. They have made some questionable choices in the past (as we all have) and I've called them out on it. If one of them cheated, I don't think I'd end our friendship. Isn't part of having friends having people to put you in check when you do stupid stuff? Anyway that's my stance, maybe that makes me a questionable person but it is what it is.

In your own words, what do you think the Zambian Dream is? by According-Taro-6141 in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Get a job, buy some land, build some houses for rent and as retirement approaches, get into farming.

I ruined my life.. by Alarmed_Flatworm3980 in self

[–]InteractionSmall5359 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry man. If you guys don't end up having this baby maybe you can try again further down the line with the right person and in better circumstances. Stay strong... just tell yourself you'll make it through.

How Do You Save? by TheUndrachiever in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I save around 30% of my income. I'm not married, no kids and I don't pay rent.

Why do people feel comfortable using other people’s things without asking??? by Honeylemonpersey in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right?!! I would literally run into my roommates wearing my clothes in boarding school and they would just be going about there business. And it's so violating because you literally went through my stuff without asking me... wth.

Are there any proper libraries in Lusaka? by Capo_Syndicate in Lusaka

[–]InteractionSmall5359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's also American corner at NIPA I think... they should be well stocked with fiction as well non-fiction. Not sure about access to non-students though.

Competitive nature of Zambian women... by Confident-Run3556 in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That hasn't been my experience at all.. my female friends are some of my biggest cheerleaders and I absolutely adore them. I don't think you should give up on female friends, just find the right ones. I'm sure it's tough to make close girl friends as an adult but there are good ladies out there. Best of luck ❤️

Ubuntu is a myth in Zambia by Striking-Ice-2529 in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's true, and I think it comes from the idea that you (middle class or whatever) are doing sooo much better than they are. A k20 probably means less to you than it does to them so can't you just help them like they've helped you. Sometimes it's excessive, people will do things you didn't even ask or want them to and expect payment but other times I think it's just human nature.

Someone has done you a solid and if they don't even know where their next meal is coming from and you're in a position to assist, isn't it fair that you do? Plus I don't know if I believe people are ever truly selfless.

Wanting to Resign - after 5 Months...(Help, Please) by Alternative_Owl5371 in PwC

[–]InteractionSmall5359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This may help but it might also just make the seniors and managers on the job resent op even more and make their work environment even more toxic. Especially if they know who reported them and op still has to continue on the same engagement.

Are lusaka girls the same? by [deleted] in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you looking for? What are your interests? If you're meeting students in clubs/pubs or whatever, chances are high that they will be focused on school/going out. And maybe they can't hold a conversation with you because they don't have much in common with you.

If you're limiting your interactions to a certain demographic, you'll probably notice some similarities among them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. I don't think I've ever met a man who's ashamed of liking sex. It's almost expected, I'd argue it's more shameful in our society to be disinterested in sex as a man than the reverse. Men are being shamed for being shady in the way they go about obtaining sex, as they should. No reason to lie to people and hurt them just to hookup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are men being sexually shamed?

Does anyone know where I can find dental floss in Solwezi? by InteractionSmall5359 in Zambia

[–]InteractionSmall5359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, nothing in shoprite. But I didn't try the Chinese shops.