The Wacken Hot Tub (General Chat)

[Quark]

Maybe, or perhaps they're told to use formal language at work? I don't know.



Yeah it was fun to learn, but I didn't continue with language studies once we were able to choose more elective subjects.

And yeah, at that age I believe my favourite bands (if I even had any at the time) were Aqua and Spice Girls In my entire life so far I've spent a total of 4 days in any country where French was an official language (ok, so Belgium ), compared to something like 7 weeks so far in German-speaking countries. Even if I could go back at tell the 10-year-old me to pick German instead of French and why, then 10-year-old me would be highly confused and choose French out of spite.

I graduated from high school 10 years ago this year, so in that aspect it is too late. If I could somehow get my hands on high school books then learning would be easier, but I've gotten a small way with the resources I already have

Even worse, you were in a place that had 2 (TWO) official langauges. French and Dutch!
Apart from the fact that English is Brussels' "third official" language,due to the EU that's there as well.

 

[Milkie]

Here it's nearly the same: but we also have those "zones".
Don't know what the cost for 1 zone is (nobody needs only 1 zone, 'cause it's far too short), but 2 zones are 2,30 €.

We don't have zones. Our metro doesn't go very far. These are all the stops that we have.. Not many.

 

[Quark]

that's probably one zone than.

Could be, as Oyster does rate topping. (meaning, a maximum amount per day)

 

[Alix]

Is "Aqua" this danish (?) band that sang "Barbie Girl"?
Or is there any Australian Death Metal-/Grindcore-Band with the same name, which I don't know?

She (the 10 year old you ) would choose French "out of spite"? Why that? Was "she" such a bad girl?

Yes, the Danish band Aqua that sang "Barbie Girl". I didn't get my metal calling until I was 12 (ok, nearly 13...whatever )

I don't know, I was a weird kid...nothing's changed

 

[Quark]

We don't have zones. Our metro doesn't go very far. These are all the stops that we have.. Not many.

And like in Brussels, all (or almost all) stations have 2 names.

 

[Milkie]

And like in Brussels, all (or almost all) stations have 2 names.

Yeah. But I don't know if that confuses people too much since we have only 17 stops and it's not very complicated.

 

[Milkie]

I guess our tram routes are bit more complicated

 

[Alix]

Even worse, you were in a place that had 2 (TWO) official langauges. French and Dutch!
Apart from the fact that English is Brussels' "third official" language,due to the EU that's there as well.

I didn't feel like I struggled to understand written Dutch that much, but the best bit was when someone asked me a question in French and I gave them a blank stare, they skipped Dutch and went straight to English Even in the Netherlands not a single soul assumed I could speak Dutch

 

[Darkfang]

Here metro (underground, subway, tube, whatever you wanna call it) costs 2.20€. No matter if leave the metro next stop, it's still 2.20. Stupid.

Same for us but it include buses also. 3$ single trip (or 23$ for 10 passes) to go anywhere on Montreal Island. The only restriction, your ticket is valid for 1:30 after activation.

 

[Quark]

Yeah. But I don't know if that confuses people too much since we have only 17 stops and it's not very complicated.

From my experience, it doesn't.

People quickly can see that there are 2 different languages. (at least here)
So.. the French will recognise the French rather quickly, whereas I (and the other Dutch speakers) will recognise the Dutch quite easilly.

I think e.g. gnoff will see the Swedish names quickly as well, with his background. As you will quickly see the Finnish names first.

I guess I'd go for the Swedish names in Finland, but that's mainly 'cause it's "more logic" to my sense.

 

[Milkie]

Same for us but it include buses also. 3$ single trip (or 23$ for 10 passes) to go anywhere on Montreal Island. The only restriction, your ticket is valid for 1:30 after activation.

If I go to metro and then also use bus (in Helsinki) then it's still 2.20. If I go to another city, it's more.

From my experience, it doesn't.

People quickly can see that there are 2 different languages. (at least here)
So.. the French will recognise the French rather quickly, whereas I (and the other Dutch speakers) will recognise the Dutch quite easilly.

I think e.g. gnoff will see the Swedish names quickly as well, with his background. As you will quickly see the Finnish names first.

I guess I'd go for the Swedish names in Finland, but that's mainly 'cause it's "more logic" to my sense.

Yup.

 

[Alix]

Woops I'm meant to be making attempts at going to work tomorrow and it's nearly midnight Gotta go! Bye everyone

 

[Milkie]

Woops I'm meant to be making attempts at going to work tomorrow and it's nearly midnight Gotta go! Bye everyone

Bye.

 

[Quark]

Woops I'm meant to be making attempts at going to work tomorrow and it's nearly midnight Gotta go! Bye everyone

Good night!

And take care!

 

[Warhellhammer]

another interesting discussion

Yes it is!

But there's nothing like the legendary cow-discussion!

Yes, the Danish band Aqua that sang "Barbie Girl". I didn't get my metal calling until I was 12 (ok, nearly 13...whatever )

I don't know, I was a weird kid...nothing's changed

Oh my god...
Well, I think we all have our skeletons in the closet, right?

And you think today you're still weird?

We don't have zones. Our metro doesn't go very far. These are all the stops that we have.. Not many.

I can't look at this.
I'm blocked for this site.