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Oh that's awesome., and so lucky. o: I've only been out of the Country a couple of times going to Mexico and that's a far as my travels have gone. xD How many languages do you know? |
I've been to Mexico and Venezuela, and was born in Brazil originally.
I know six. English, which should have been my second language, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, German, and French. Italian is my favorite language, out of all of them. |
Oh wow. So many. o .o I want to learn Italian too.
I only know English and Spanish, and understand a bit of French. English was my first language even though I live in a house where only Spanish was spoken. ._. And therefore have no 'accent' when I speak English. Lol. |
I learned the languages when I had nothing else to do, or was annoyed at exchange students for talking about me without being able to understand what they were saying while in school. And it stuck with me. Although my Brazilian heritage sticks with me in a very faint accent, that never really faded. People always say I sound Spanish. And one of my friends is from Australia, and she has quite an accent, and of course everyone always assumes she English.
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Most think I'm white, in looks and when they hear me speak. :C Makes me sad really. Lol.
I don't think I ever really had the drive to learn another language, until I went to high school. Although while most wanted to lean Japanese I wanted to learn German, unfortunately that same year the German teacher had retired. So instead I took French. I think there is a slight different in accents between Australians and the English. Or maybe because I'v heard both many times I think there's a difference. |
I'm incredibly pale, and no one really believes I'm from Brazil until they hear me speak my so-called native language. Really though, my family was a very long line of Brazilians, who lived there a couple hundred years, until my parents decided to come to the U.S. and set me up for adoption. I still perfected the language, though.
I use French every now and then, but it's hard to sound serious in that language. But there is quite the difference between English and Australian accents. I don't really know how to say, but the difference is there. |
I was pale, but Spring Break happened. Needless to say I got a small tan... that went way in a week. Lol. But I'm not as pale as I used to be. I still get slightly insulted when people in high school asked me if I was really Mexican and if I didn't just learn Spanish to say that I'm Hispanic. The nerve of some people.
French is just such a romantic, fancy language for me. If I wanted to sound serious I'd learn German or speak Spanish all the time. When my dad is angry and speaks Spanish it sounds twice as mean if he had just said it in English. ;.; |
Being in a place where it's sunny most of the time, I darkened a bit. It's a nice change, even if the 'transformation' was a bit stinging. I've always hated the sun, and being in it was a literal pain, but it's not bad anymore. Although I've had that problem with people accusing me or a friend or even my partner of something. Such as, my partner, Cin, was raised by authentic hippies when he was fostered by them. He was raised to be a violence-hating, nature-lover who would rather talk something out than fight about it. People come up to him and accuse him of the general hippie stereotypes: being dirty, a pot head, a tree-hugger. And I'm usually there, so I manage to scare them off. It just bothers me how they can be so stupid.
Yes, French should really be reserved for the quieter, kinder conversations. German always seems to sound mean, so I use it sometimes. Italian usually gets a response relating to the mafia or mob. It's like all languages have their own stereotype. |
My sister has beautiful dark skin. I envy her skin tone sometimes. >.,<
People anger me a lot. They're so ignorant and some talk like they are superior than most. Instead of attempting to getting to know a person they automatically assume everything. They do, it's kind of odd how that happens. I guess it's just the tone of the language. |
I seem to be the palest of the group. My Australian friend Raine has such a deep skin tone, I'm almost jealous sometimes as well....
I hate people. People in general, most of the time. It's the people who take the time to prove they are not idiots or dim-witted and can actually see the world from every angle rather than a simply one-sided way I respect. Although I stand taller than most people I come across, they usually try to stand taller and look bigger if they talk to me. It's annoying, really, because I cannot change my height. It certainly is. I'm reading it sometimes, and my mind automatically yells, and I have to stop for a moment and reset. |
**plops in thread and reads conversation.** Sigh... Everyone assumes I am 100% Hispanic and that I speak the language. :-/ Unfortunately, I don't speak the language and I am only "half" Hispanic. Then again, Hispanic is an ethic and not a race. As far as race, I say I am Black. Even though no one believes me anyways. I'm "Tri-racial" in a sense if you count Hispanic as a race, even though Hispanic is an ethic. I'm sure y'all figured out by now I am Black, White (of various European heritages), and Hispanic (Colombian heritage). Also I never knew the Hispanic side of my family, so I never had the chance to know that side of my heritage.
Anyways... I want to learn German or French. Why should I learn Spanish? No offense to anyone in this thread, I just had bad experiences and would like "not to be a stereotype". :-/ |
Lizzy: No one ever believes me when I say I'm Brazilian. They always see a Brazilian as a dark-skinned, dark-eyed... Spanish person, really, but there are so many different people. Asian heritage, English heritage, and everything in between live there, there is no single solid color or appearance. Although I do have a few black friends who anyone in the world would swear are white because they 'look like it' or 'talk like it' or 'act like it'. How about they 'look like themselves' or 'act like themselves'? No? Nothing? Of course not.
It would be nice to know Spanish, at least. You could always deny the knowledge of it, anyway. And any time I said I was Brazilian in school, and because I know the language, they always pegged me a liar and wannabe because I look nothing like how "I'm supposed to". Just because you know the language does not mean you will be a stereotype. |
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Well I'm pretty short so most people automatically think they can walk all over me. Little do they know is that I carry a temper that will scare anyone into hiding. =-= I'm usually quiet and being shy and whatnot, but I will not stand for people thinking they can just go to me and talk their smack. Most people these days are just too close-minded and refuse to learn anything. Lizzy Same with Demo there, people think I'm just trying to be 'different' when I am just who I am. Just because I don't have dark skin, an accent, or the stereotypical long name. I swear I had a girl say I wasn't Mexican because I didn't have a millions name and middle names. I see nothing wrong with learning Spanish, but it is your personal reasons for not wanting too. |
Hm... that could work too, Dex. I mean denying that I know Spanish (when I learn it that is). Hm... I do need to take two courses of foreign language before I graduate from any college. :S I also have to be fluent in it. Unfortunately, I am only fluent in English. I might catch on to German, but I don't know about Spanish. :-/ Then again I guess it's what language they have that term if I take it. So if the first Spanish course is during that term, then I'll take it.
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I think that sounds like a wonderful idea Lizzy. :3
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Sorry about the late reply, I was cooking.
Roza: It's not height that matters in a person, but people automatically see someone who is shorter as weaker, or someone who is taller as stronger. I can handle myself, although because of my height, I normally slouch to take some height off. I'm normally quiet and reserved, although I never tolerate anyone hurt or talk down to my friends. I went drastic one day at school, but looking back I would not change anything. Lizzy: Exactly. No one can confirm or deny you know a certain language just by looking at you or talking to you. Although I would go with any language that suited me, if I were you. German is a strange language, but it's something to learn. I've always loved learning, be it the way I want to and not the way schools force kids to. |
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Yeah that's how most people see. I don't know, my height used to bug me, now I've come to terms with it. I tend to be very protective of my friends and family. I don't like anyone messing with them for any reason at all. My mom always told me that if slouched it'd get a huge bump on the back of my neck so ever since then I always stand up or sit up straight. It's now a habit of mine, if I slouch my back starts to hurt. Lol. My internet went out for some reason. o 3o |
My height still bothers me, but it's something I cannot change unless I get my legs cut off, and I think my eye is enough of a casualty for a few years.
My friends are my family, therefore, my life. I will do anything to protect them, including overreacting to a few insults thrown at an especially short friend. I've always slouched, so it's something I cannot get out of anymore. If I sit up too long, my back starts killing me. It's opposite! Ah, when that happens...! Such a bother. |
I always been tall. I'm about five foot eight or a tad bit taller. So hm... I was just mainly picked on for being different, not due to height. :-/
So how is everyone right now? |
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How tall are you, if you don't mind me asking.? I have a friend with a disability and there is nothing worse than someone making fun of someone for it. -.- It pisses me off more than anything. She has it in her head she won't find anyone because of her disability because every she's been with tells her so. They get 'tired of babysitting' her. I'm good. Currently eating an amazing sammich. o3o! |
Lizzy: I suppose we are all made fun of for something or another. But while they laugh at me for being different, I will laugh at them for being the same.
Roza: I'm six and a half feet tall and incredibly thin as well, so no, I don't mind you asking at all. He has no real disability. He was born underweight and could never catch up to where he was supposed to be at his age. Someone was acting especially horrible to him one day in a science class, so I picked up a stool and hit him over the head with it. And was expelled, but it was worth it. And they should keep their little comments to themselves! If anything they are the ones being babysat. Hm... I'm pretty well over here; actually, I'm sitting in a car right now and we are watching a house. |
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Ohh. ._. Little ol' me would feel like a midget standing next to you~. I'm only 5'1''. >.< Ah. I've heard of that problem before. Don't know what gives people the right to judge or make fun of people like that. If it's one thing I believe is that Karma is a bitch. All those who made fun of disabled people or someone who had some sort of difficulty will most likely happen to their children or someone close to them. Are you stalking...?? O: Omgosh, are you an undercover agent?! o 3o!! |
Yeah. Hm... now the whole family is here and I have to lock myself in my room. Only because of a nosy little nephew. My brother (his dad) should be watching him. I am not meant to watch little toddlers and such. Ugh... I am so glad I didn't have any kids yet. I know they are wonderful, but if they aren't going to be raised right.... Then why have them?
**mumbles about something** Sorry about ranting on, I just want out of here or at least a place where they won't "bother" me or try to "move in". :-/ Edit: I think Dex is something of the sort. :S I think I'll let Dex tell us what he does for living, instead of me guessing. |
Roza: I would feel like a giant next to you! And people feel like, since they are bigger or have more of something of any kind, they can bash someone who has little to nothing in comparison. Karma served its due in the form of a metal stool to the head and a month out of school, so it was even then. And I do hope they got their act together by now.
Stalking? Why would I tell you if I were stalking!? No, I'm (see below). Lizzy: Ehh, that sounds like a weekend at my grandparents' house. Everyone is there and some of us had to go upstairs and lock ourselves in a closet or room with a flashlight and book! But I agree wholeheartedly. An aunt of mine has two kids and never pays attention to either of them. It makes me sick. And no worries. You can rant here as much as you like. I'm sure all of us will at one point or another. And yes, I'm a private investigator/exterminator. Had a couple jobs this morning and one ongoing now. |
Hm... well I am heading off to bed right now. :S Maybe tomorrow will be a better day. :) If so, then that's good.
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