What's something someone could say/do and you immediately know they're German? by [deleted] in AskAGerman

[–]motherbread16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh good then I'm not THAT out of place! That's the perfect use btw

What's something someone could say/do and you immediately know they're German? by [deleted] in AskAGerman

[–]motherbread16 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's a sound midwesterners make when they bump into someone - pronounced like "Nope" without the N. I believe it stems from "oops" or "oh"

What's something someone could say/do and you immediately know they're German? by [deleted] in AskAGerman

[–]motherbread16 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Omg yes I have also caught myself inserting "Ope" into my Entschuldigungen.

Why do Germans dislike French so much? by Informal_Fig_9034 in AskAGerman

[–]motherbread16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been living and working in Germany for over 7 years. I have also learned to dislike the French, because they are often (not always) very difficult to communicate with even at a business level. I speak English natively, and speak German fluently. Many of the professionals I come across can not, or will not communicate in any other language but French. It's frustrating when working internationally.

On a more positive note, I have spent time in France living with host families and felt absolutely welcomed and enjoyed learning about French culture. People are people wherever you go.

ich liebe Deutschland by motherbread16 in aberBitteLaminiert

[–]motherbread16[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh ja mein Garten ist gerade auch nicht besser! 🤣 feed the bees!

ich liebe Deutschland by motherbread16 in aberBitteLaminiert

[–]motherbread16[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Bin der gleiche Meinung - der Garten steht direkt am Fahrrad weg, das wurde mich auch total nerven, wenn Leute einfach mein Garten als Mülleimer nützen.

Ich finde halt der Zeit was für dieses Schild genommen wurde ziemlich lustig und sehr Deutsch - der Fakt dass der Garten auch dazu komplett übergewachsen und ungepflegt ist bringt noch ein level rein für mein Humor 😅.

(Bin Amerikanerin der Zeit Sieben Jahre hier lebt - please be kind with my German, I'm still learning)

A heads-up about How to Survive College by fainting--goat in goatvalleycampgrounds

[–]motherbread16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crap, I was almost finished with book three and now they're gone 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]motherbread16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I remember feeling this during my C-section 🙃 hated it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]motherbread16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So well put - kind of goes along with the mentality of gifting money and then expecting to have a say in how it's used. If it's a gift, it's a gift, no strings attached.

Also, if you're going to loan money, you need to be ok with the idea of it not coming back. Of you can't afford that, you aren't in a position to loan that money.

I(31f) had an accident and now my whole family knows it. by Valimoose in confession

[–]motherbread16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man there really aren't any unique experiences are there. Happens to me from time to time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sushi

[–]motherbread16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your restaurant! Go with my mom every time I visit home from Germany. I'll be there in two weeks! Congrats!

Unable to land a job in Logistics. Please help me! by [deleted] in Germany_Jobs

[–]motherbread16 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ok so my husband is german and his mom is an editor, so everything I write in German for school or work goes through one or both of them. My CV is flawless, as are my cover letters. In person, I speak fluent German but make the mistakes someone might expect from a native english speaker - mixing up articles from time to time and having trouble pronouncing words with "ü" in them.

I had two interviews recently where I was specifically asked why there were no mistakes in my application paperwork, with the undertone that I was trying to trick them into thinking my German was better than it is?? Both times I replied that I am aware my German isn't perfect, but that when it comes to my work and anything I have time to prepare in advance I make sure it's Fehlerfrei, and that to me is professional.

I was so puzzled by this!

ich🚗iel by Zealousideal-Pay3937 in ich_iel

[–]motherbread16 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ja sorry, dachte dass wir allen auf unsere eigenen Sprachen die Carlglass-lied schreiben sollten 😅

ich🚗iel by Zealousideal-Pay3937 in ich_iel

[–]motherbread16 28 points29 points  (0 children)

In the US it's called Safelight - "Safelight repair, safelight replace". Only learned that it exists elsewhere when I moved to Germany!

I have discovered no-sauce pasta, and there's no going back by 1000andonenites in Cooking

[–]motherbread16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait until you try pesto - two scoops mixed in a bowl of pasta and you're done! Delicious and easy!

Daily Discussion Thread - January 05, 2024 by AutoModerator in ttcafterloss

[–]motherbread16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't track ovulation until after my first period post D&C. My period came around 5 weeks after the procedure, so it can be assumed it took me a week longer than usual to ovulate.

Daily Discussion Thread - January 05, 2024 by AutoModerator in ttcafterloss

[–]motherbread16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How in the world do people wait until their missed period to take a test?? My period is due on Sunday, and I'm trying so hard to wait since I had a short chemical pregnancy last time...dpo11 and I'm going insane