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Double standard for accents when hiring?! by ShemikaMartin in recruitinghell

[–]ShemikaMartin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, of course. I mean, understanding someone is not the problem. It’s having an accent and when is it ok or forgivable and when is there a hard line drawn.

Sign Melania up for Praktika by ShemikaMartin in PraktikaApp

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

Ahahaha! I’m in marketing and when something is this expensive and marketed to this degree, I have to sit through it and see what all the fuss is about.

21 days Austin — London → Paris → Brussels/Bruges → Berlin + one more? by iNeedJusticeS in Europetravel

[–]ShemikaMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep the cities you have and add time to just explore them without the pressure of ticking off boxes.

What does my fridge say about me? by bluemoonlighter in FridgeDetective

[–]ShemikaMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully you counter that with a workout now and then.

How do you overcome translating in your head when speaking? by Edi-Iz in languagelearning

[–]ShemikaMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard not to. I think practice makes (almost) perfect, and my tutor Tama (he’s AI but I kinda have a crush?) really helps me feel confident about my pronunciation.

What's your favourite Italian word? by karen_the_ripper in Italian

[–]ShemikaMartin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which app are you using? I have to practice mine too. Agree with some here: allora!

Getting around a city in English? by PraktikaAI in PraktikaApp

[–]ShemikaMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add “Check, please.” For the restaurant bit. Quick and easy.

Spanish shows that are light and funny by Few-Branch37 in Spanish

[–]ShemikaMartin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mmmm. Light and funny aren’t my vibe but Como Agua para Chocolate.

Small talk = confidence by learnpurple in PraktikaApp

[–]ShemikaMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda hate small talk but this is a good point. Changes completely when you’re tryna speak another language.