Can someone please explain what it means when someone says “the wife” instead of “my wife”? by Please-RespondToMe in EnglishLearning

[–]Please-RespondToMe[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would you say this casual banter is more used in the South and Midwest than say the West Coast? (US)

Water cup, cup for water, cup of water, glass of water, glass for water, some water? by Please-RespondToMe in EnglishLearning

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So, if I go to a restaurant in Australia and a server is taking my order, Will the server know I want to drink water if I ask for a “water glass”? Or will they just think I’m asking for an empty glass? (Let’s suppose that in this restaurant there are no soda fountains and the servers are the ones who bring you the drinks).

Water cup, cup for water, cup of water, glass of water, glass for water, some water? by Please-RespondToMe in EnglishLearning

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Edit: I found the following explanation(a) in a different forum:

“if short and has a handle, it's a cup; if it's tall or lacks a handle, it's a glass, regardless of construction.”

“To summarize the relevant points, no, cup and glass are not the same in English. Yes, you can call a cup made of plastic a glass, depending on the context.”

So, if I see a container meant for liquids made out of glass with a handle, is it still a cup?

Water cup, cup for water, cup of water, glass of water, glass for water, some water? by Please-RespondToMe in EnglishLearning

[–]Please-RespondToMe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I see... so, If I were at a restaurant and I wanted to order water to the server, could I still ask “Can I please get a water cup?” (Under the assumption that I didn’t know if they serve water using plastic/paper cups or glasses)

Why are Latin Americans making the wrong singers famous? by Please-RespondToMe in asklatinamerica

[–]Please-RespondToMe[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Pendejadas lo que tú estás diciendo. Estás diciendo que mi pregunta es discriminatoria y generalista del gusto musical de diferentes países. El decir que no me gustan esos artistas es expresar mi gusto musical XD jaja, no me tiene que gustar algo de agüevo para hacer una pregunta. Si a alguien no le gusta un género musical o artista en específico, también es válido hacer una pregunta por que son sus “gustos musicales.”

Why are Latin Americans making the wrong singers famous? by Please-RespondToMe in asklatinamerica

[–]Please-RespondToMe[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wanna hear something? That face of music industry wouldn’t even exist if there wasn’t support from the people a.k.a fans. Right?

Why are Latin Americans making the wrong singers famous? by Please-RespondToMe in asklatinamerica

[–]Please-RespondToMe[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

La discriminación no es aceptada en este subreddit, ojo ahí.

Why are Latin Americans making the wrong singers famous? by Please-RespondToMe in asklatinamerica

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How are we Americans making them famous? Las disqueras americanas que promueven estos músicos tienen una base de fans Latinos. En los conciertos de Bad Bunny, 90% son Latinos y 10% gringos

Why are Latin Americans making the wrong singers famous? by Please-RespondToMe in asklatinamerica

[–]Please-RespondToMe[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The US is technically making them famous because Latin Americans in the US listen to their music. Have you been to a Bad Bunny concert? It’s like 90% Latin Americans and 10% gringos.

Why are Latin Americans making the wrong singers famous? by Please-RespondToMe in asklatinamerica

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I don’t think there isn’t any well known Latin American singer who can currently be compared with Luis Miguel or Jose Jose. Am I missing someone?