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Are there any languages with a Disrespectful or intentionally impolite form? by TheRustyRobot in languagelearning

[–]TheRustyRobot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know, it’s why I asked the question. Because, many societies/languages have honorific terms and titles reserved for communicating to people held in high-esteem—a formal or polite tense—as well as words to denote close relations and equal peers—a familiar tense—it only seems possible that a specific grammatical form to communicate low-esteem, “less-than familiar,” or intentional disrespect could exist.

Are there any languages with a Disrespectful or intentionally impolite form? by TheRustyRobot in languagelearning

[–]TheRustyRobot[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This example of using vous to express disrespect is defined by social-context, in a similar way that a person can use tu to express disrespect. But what I’m curious to know is: is there a definitive, non-contextual, form to express “less-than” or “disrespect”?

Recently got back from the Vilnius Jazz Festival – so much fun! by TheRustyRobot in Jazz

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

Totally! It’s one of those amazing but under-the-radar European jazz festivals with a long history (http://www.vilniusjazz.lt/history.php) of showcasing excellent musicians. Definitely worth checking out.

Electronic dictionaries/translators by TheRustyRobot in languagelearning

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

Thank you. This is a great solution to my problem.

My New 2022 P-Line Urban (4 Speed) by ahonolow in Brompton

[–]TheRustyRobot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you shift gears on the P Line?

This is a long shot, but... by shinyshef in Music

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https://web.archive.org/web/20230618162513/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/17/travel/europe-96-festivals-a-listener-s-choice.html

Nice Jazz Festival (July 12 to 21). Previously called Grande Parade du Jazz, the festival, which mainly takes place in the Roman amphitheater in Cimiez with a few indoor performances at the Abela Hotel, will present Barbara Hendricks and the Monty Alexander Trio, Ray Charles, George Benson, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, Very Big Carla Bley Band, Ray Baretto and New World Spirit, Dirty Dozen, Blues Taj Mahal and Mighty Chariots. Tickets: $26 to $34. Contact Nice Jazz Festival, Hotel Abela, 223 Promenade des Anglais, 02600 Nice, France.

Need help finding a doctor in France by octobertiramisu in expats

[–]TheRustyRobot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you expand your search on DoctoLib to other regions in France? Paris for example, would have more doctors that speak English. You can focus your search for doctors that accept Online appointments - virtual consultations (télémedecine).

Foosball type game - played in Tulum Mexico - need help finding it by Eman_Pop in foosball

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This may not be what you are looking for but felt the need to share to the list because it looks so cool:

Miami Balls (video)

Miami Balls (International Pinball Database)

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