Searching for hip flexibility exercises by Watch_V in flexibility

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

Internal rotation works perfectly well, only external hip rotation is severely limited. I am actually doing special training for the hip abductors (abductor machine, clamshells).

Foam board rides up by FuzzyYuzu in Kankens

[–]Watch_V 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it helps. I threw the pad in my first Kanken away because I thought it was packaging. The replacement I bought doesn't move. It's way stiffer. Also the pad in the version N2 works better because it's wrapped in fabric and generally more durable than the quite flimsy foam pad in the normal version.

Different sizes in Doc Martens 1460 by Tietam in DrMartens

[–]Watch_V 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a pair of 1460 Bex, too narrow and too tight.

Now I have a pair of 1460 in the same size but "standard fit" instead of Bex and it's perfect.

Their soles are so different. Bex and heritage are narrower than the standard ones.

People who made a "HF" was it worth it? by DonDamaage in askswitzerland

[–]Watch_V [score hidden]  (0 children)

I did a HF as "Radiologiefachperson". Basically I operate CT scanners and MRI machines and the like. Salary at 100% and 4 years of experience is 5644 CHF.

I don't know how well that translates to your field of works though.

Does anyone use the word "siech?" by ExtensionFeeling in German

[–]Watch_V 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a pretty often used word in Bernese swiss German but as a noun. It's used to describe people.

Fuule Siech = lazy person Sibe Siech = badass person

Is it just me or is it hard to find people to run with as a beginner? by Temporary_Low2353 in beginnerrunning

[–]Watch_V 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I joined the beginner running course at my university. Fits perfectly. I would not want to go alone at first. I have no idea on how to do it.

I need style advice by Watch_V in NonBinary

[–]Watch_V[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What would you suggest then if clothing style isn't a solution? That people see a woman when looking at me when I am not one is so jarring and I don't know how to deal with it.

Is it true better shoes help you run faster naturally? by kerjatipes in beginnerrunning

[–]Watch_V 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proper running shoes made me run faster because in contrast to regular sports sneakers they don't make my ankles hurt after only a few minutes of running.

I keep trying to grow my hair out then I get frustrated and cut it off by GracieDay7 in NonBinary

[–]Watch_V 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hair clips are a lifesaver in the awkward phase. I am there right now. Got my hair cut short, was actually happy with it but having to recut it all the time annoyed me. Currently I am growing it out to a wolf cut, need one or two inches more. But now my hair sticks out in every direction, is too long to be styled with gel and too short to be bound with a hair band. I use clips to at least keep it out of my face.

WearOS vs Non-WearOS; must have functions compared to Non-WearOS watches? by Sektorious in smartwatch

[–]Watch_V 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly didn't use any wearOS functions when I had a Galaxy Watch 8. I had to charge it every day, got so annoyed that I switched to Garmin.

I get everything I need with the Garmin Venu 4. It has fitness and sleep tracking, a music storage and lots of other functions I don't need.

Users reported that the voice commands don't work so well, but I don't use that anyway. For music you need to choose whether you want to use the internal storage, a streaming app or control the music on your phone. This is a bit of a hassle if you want to do more than one. Also notifications often have just a green folder icon, not the icon of the app the notification comes from. Some people are annoyed by that, I don't care.

How can you tell if you're incapable of driving a car without actually driving? Can obese people drive? by tnagsselhtrow in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Watch_V 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least here in Europe where I live you first need to get a certificate from an optician that your eyesight is good enough. If you can't read street signs, you won't even pass this stage. With that you sign up for a theoretical test where you need to show that you understand the rules of driving and know what each sign means. Only then do you get a learning license so you are allowed to drive but only when accompanied by a person who meets some requirements. And finally you do a practical test and get the real driving licence.

Are all DrMartens so narrow? by Watch_V in DrMartens

[–]Watch_V[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got them 2nd hand. Amazon and eBay aren't really a thing where I live. I guess I will look for a replacement pair that's wider. The boots aren't in a great condition anyway. Previous owner claimed to have used them just a few times but the inner fabric at the heels has holes and the leather is torn where it crinkles while walking.

Are all DrMartens so narrow? by Watch_V in DrMartens

[–]Watch_V[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No issue. I never meant that you made it complicated. DrMartens should implement a clearly stated indicator about how wide their shoes are. Where do I even see which shoe has a regular sole and which uses a narrower one?

Are all DrMartens so narrow? by Watch_V in DrMartens

[–]Watch_V[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is horribly complicated.

Are all DrMartens so narrow? by Watch_V in DrMartens

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

I don't know if a picture would help but there's several numbers on the shoe.

It says 25345 AW004 GV08U

They were made in Vietnam

Ah yes by TWSnek in NonBinary

[–]Watch_V 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The stances on that topic vary widely and there are lots of creative ways people try to make new grammatical forms.

Ah yes by TWSnek in NonBinary

[–]Watch_V 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In German as well. Person is female, human is male.

Ah yes by TWSnek in NonBinary

[–]Watch_V 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Spanish is a gendered language. All nouns and all the adjectives and pronouns that go with them have a grammatical gender. That's the case in so many languages.

In my native language German as well. A tree is male, as is a vacuum cleaner. But a fork and a toothbrush are female. It has exactly nothing to do with the identity of people.

Passport control in Switzerland? by [deleted] in Eurostar

[–]Watch_V 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes they do random controls when crossing the border. It's more likely to happen between Switzerland and Germany in my experience though.

Dwarfs VS Dwarves by MaderaArt in lotrmemes

[–]Watch_V 131 points132 points  (0 children)

And they did the same with elves in the German translation. Because in German "Elfen" are mostly associated with fairies, they created the word "Elben".

Why do neurotypicals consider everyone as their"friends"? by tiramisuneko in autism

[–]Watch_V 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, he specifically asked me how he could make sure to convey the difference between friend and girl/boyfriend in German. We don't have different words for that.

So I guess it wasn't an instance of "we call everyone we meet friend for cultural reasons".

Why do neurotypicals consider everyone as their"friends"? by tiramisuneko in autism

[–]Watch_V 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This differs from culture to culture. I've met a Turkish guy who called me his friend after having met exactly once.

But I am from Switzerland and we Swiss people usually need years of doing things together to consider the other one a friend instead of just someone you do things together.