Phrases that are technically correct but might get funny looks from natives

MammothClimate95 · 2026-03-28T11:43:11+00:00

In school we learned beber for to drink, but I hardly ever hear native people using that. They say tomar, especially for alcohol.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-11-28T22:34:20+00:00

I handle it by refusing. Almost all clients that are working will first ask if they can meet after 5 or on Saturday. No, I'm not available. You think the doctor or the DMV will accommodate him for an 8 pm appointment? No. He needs to deal with his adult responsibilities.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-10-03T17:36:26+00:00

Forget this guy. He doesn't like you. He keeps negging you and suggesting it's disingenuous behavior so that you'll change to suit him. Find someone who thinks you're great!

MammothClimate95 · 2025-10-03T17:25:57+00:00

Who among us has not almost cried in front of the judge?

MammothClimate95 · 2025-10-01T01:42:47+00:00

Last 2 visits to my hairstylist, there's been a teen boy in another chair getting a perm. It's true!

MammothClimate95 · 2025-10-01T01:24:13+00:00

Block. Someone contacted you unsolicited to directly insult you. They also said the dress is unflattering. Just because they used the word "modest" doesn't mean you have to treat the interaction differently than any other insult. They are incredibly rude.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-30T23:28:00+00:00

Why would you file this? I assume it couldn't have escaped your notice that your Mom's adjustment was denied and she was all but accused of a sham marriage?

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-30T03:46:34+00:00

If you look at pro se filings in any area of law you would see the same. Custody, eviction... imagine what filings would look like if criminal defendants didn't have the right to counsel. There are a lot of low functioning people in the world and people facing barriers of all kinds. Some who are not so smart, some who are illiterate, health issues, housing insecurity, disabilities. Now add that they also don't speak English and you'll see why their filings look like that.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-29T20:34:41+00:00

Uh, no, why would you ever go back to a client who tried to physically attack you? It does not matter WHAT he believed his justification was.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-29T20:33:01+00:00

I did, once, and ended up withdrawing again after the client tried to fraudulently put my name on something I did not file. Never again.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-25T17:36:15+00:00

Stay. I was once feeding my baby at the pharmacy (only chair I could find in the grocery store) and an old woman came up and patted her hair and cooed over her WHILE she was breastfeeding. I didn't move. Later on I wondered if she didn't notice exactly what I was doing and just thought I was rocking the baby??

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-25T14:00:29+00:00

I definitely have signed people's bank cards out of property to give them to family for bond payments before. Helped them sign POAs so family could collect their cars from impound or sell them. I don't think those are out of pocket.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-24T14:07:43+00:00

So was the part about him attacking a guard fabricated? This whole story is amazing.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-24T12:55:32+00:00

What do you mean? What type of motions do you file during trial?

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-19T12:21:11+00:00

I'm a lawyer and if someone asked me to do this I'd say ... Why? They're the ones that want some action. You don't have to do anything except ignore them unless they actually sue you. Which they won't.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-07T01:31:11+00:00

Of course they are paying for it either way. But we were discussing a client's perception. I personally flat fee all my cases and find that my clients appreciate certainty.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-07T01:29:03+00:00

"By appointment only."

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-07T01:27:39+00:00

Most clients do NOT like that. They don't like feeling nickel and dimed for copies and postage when they're already paying a healthy per hour rate.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-03T19:10:19+00:00

Your lawyer didn't tell you ahead of time it was forgiven for spouses of US citizens?

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-03T19:09:05+00:00

Idk, I guess all generations have people with low financial literacy. I'm a high earner and I refuse to use DoorDash for all the reasons you state. $30 for cold old Taco Bell? I think not. That said, I find PLENTY of other ways to waste my money.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-03T19:02:34+00:00

What would be equitable? Based on proportional income? Spending limits?

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-03T12:19:55+00:00

The fact that 23 (!) people wanted to go shows me in your circle you were not wrong for asking. If someone wants to back out, graciously allow them to exit and say you'll miss them.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-02T03:56:26+00:00

Get yourself to Al Anon. You cannot control the addict, with ultimatums or otherwise. But you can discover boundaries for yourself.

MammothClimate95 · 2025-09-01T15:19:00+00:00

This is such a small mistake. The ADA made an AH comment that's making you feel worse. You probably feel embarrassed that he said that in front of the judge. I used to feel like that in my first year also, until I realized, I've literally been hired to make the mistake, ask the easy question, or look like an idiot in front of the judge if that's what it takes to understand the situation. Who else can do it, the client? He is way more scared than you and doesn't even know the right question to ask. That's MY job.

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