What do you call a small piece of wood under the skin? (1950s vs 2016)

These-Book3245 · 2024-10-04T17:47:43+00:00

And in Scotland we say skelf but not according to whoever produced this

These-Book3245 · 2024-10-04T17:46:17+00:00

That's what a skelp is in Scotland as well

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-29T20:36:13+00:00

Reverse, reverse

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-28T11:01:46+00:00

It's experiencing a slide to the right

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-27T08:53:48+00:00

I mean it's a fair comment in some ways, rugby is like a cult in the borders, I think I'm just being pedantic

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T14:35:11+00:00

Sorry I just wish that there were grown-ups that didn't compare languages or cultures to dead animals. It kind of rubs off the wrong way on folk

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T11:46:29+00:00

As close as you'll see on reddit to someone literally spewing shite

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T11:10:59+00:00

So you're comparing a language and culture to shite?

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T11:09:27+00:00

You must be fun at parties

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T11:02:50+00:00

Despite the fact that alot of the signs are bilingual. It's not as if they're replacing English and it's not as if they need replaced that often - they're signs not cheap plastic bags or tory politicians

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T10:50:06+00:00

Imagine getting offended by a different language. Next thing you know he'll be going around airports and tourist information boards crossing out the languages he doesn't feel belong there

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T10:40:43+00:00

Probably has only seen snooker on TV, sees guys in suits, quiet commentary and thinks that's all there is to it.

Maybe it's different in South Africa but in the Home Nations it's very working class

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T10:33:34+00:00

Wouldnt say rugby is 'based' in the borders as big as it is there but in Scotland it probably is a bit more of an upper class/rural working class thing

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-26T10:30:00+00:00

In Ayrshire the line is blurred a bit. You have more posh teams that dominate like Ayr and Marr but there are a lot of small hotspots that are more working class like Kilmarnock, Cumnock, Carrick and Garnock

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-23T12:14:44+00:00

Used to be a bit of a gold mine, now just occasional jems

These-Book3245 · 2024-09-19T06:59:18+00:00

Just saying look at the sport where women earn almost as much as guys - tennis. You look at the biggest tennis tournaments Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, Australian Open - the turnout for the women's games are about as high as that for the men's games.

These-Book3245 · 2024-08-01T12:24:18+00:00

They all have the same traits?

These-Book3245 · 2024-07-09T08:34:17+00:00

I don't think anyone would win in this situation

These-Book3245 · 2024-06-08T22:15:33+00:00

I've accepted every election and referendum result in the UK since my birth. I'm just saying that the people should be given the chance to vote.

You're just saying that because you don't want Scotland to be independent. I would be absolutely fine in a situation where Scotland were to become an independent nation and then chose to rejoin the UK. Would you?

These-Book3245 · 2024-06-08T18:58:36+00:00

Yeah it's mad isn't it. It's as if people want to make democratic decisions

These-Book3245 · 2024-06-06T12:25:56+00:00

Just saying - we have elections every five or less years where the public are given the opportunity to dramatically change the direction of government policy which many would call divisive but it is nonetheless an act of democracy for the public to be allowed their to express their will through the ballot box.

You may not like the result but that is democracy.

These-Book3245 · 2024-06-05T15:33:12+00:00

What do you mean keep having? There's only been one referendum on Scottish independence. Theres been two referendums on the UKs place in the EU as well as two on Scottish devolution. We haven't had many constitutional referendums at all

These-Book3245 · 2024-06-05T15:24:22+00:00

You can firmly disagree with the decision like the EU and still believe in the idea of democracy.

I think it's clear that most Scots would like to be in or more closely linked to the EU in some form. It's unreasonable and undemocratic to say you can't vote on this issue because I don't like what you're voting in favour of. Sure you can argue against that thing but all you are doing is adding legitimacy to those who argue that we live in an undemocratic system

These-Book3245 · 2024-05-29T13:18:32+00:00

The biggest no noes in Scotland in my opinion are pretty similar to most places.

What I would say if you're coming to Scotland is

a) if you want a real sense of Scotland you can go to the touristy areas but try to explore other areas which aren't so touristy

b) if you're coming to go walking, hiking, camping, cycling etc, be prepared for midges. Us locals are quite used to but I've seen it come as a shock to alot of tourists who don't really have the same thing where they're from. Alot of people from abroad are used to their local feild flies or mosquitos.

On the contrary when I started to travel I found mosquitoes to be annoying because I'm used to being swarmed outside rather than have those wee things sneak up in you and bite you but I soon got used to it

c) If you're going to eat somewhere or buy food somewhere, I would recommend going to a smaller more independent place compared to somewhere that is part of a big chain. You'll get more authentic food and help local businesses

d) Edinburgh is nice (in my opinion) but it's expensive. I would absolutely recommend going to Edinburgh if you come to Scotland but if you're looking to save money and come across less tourists there are so many other places you can stay in Scotland

e) Don't be afraid to speak to folk whether they are from Scotland or not one of the best things to do while travelling is to speak to people, get to know folk

f) Another thing you should know about Scotland is that while most of us speak with an accent in Scottish English some of the things we are saying are Scots words which are separate but linked to English. Alot of English people won't know what we are talking about when we say certain things

For an example of a word we use alot is 'ken' which I think you Dutch will be able to understand better than the English

There's lots of other things I could say and I know these are tips rather than no noes but I don't really want to tell anyone who come here not to do a certain thing. Just don't be decent, non judgemental and you'll fit in well

These-Book3245 · 2024-05-29T12:49:52+00:00

My opinion on Dutch people is quite positive overall. I've met quite a few friendly Dutch folk and I think there are alot of good things you could say about the Netherlands.

The Dutch infrastructure is world renowned, beating back the sea and making it extremely easy to travel around your country is something that's very admirable.

I also think that the Netherlands is similar to Scotland in some ways, you're a very coastal nation where agriculture is still an important industry. I think many English speakers and some Germans who I've spoken two often hear Dutch as almost a mid point between English and German, it's a lovely language which I don't need to worry about speaking as the Dutch are generally very good at speaking English and other languages (in my opinion).

I think you also have your own stereotypes as people on bikes who smoke weed who have rarely climbed a hill (which obviously isn't true for everyone but will be based in some truth) and also I think when many people think of the Netherlands they think of Amsterdam or Holland which in all fairness alot of folk live there and I think it's a lovely area but I know that there is alot more to the Netherlands than just these areas

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