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Bullying and lying - behaviour by adult Germans
How expat North Americans here deal with it
Good thing your ancestors and my Irish ancestors never met. I might not be around today if they did.
QUOTE (Keydeck @ Nov 3 2007, 3:54 pm) 
I strongly recommend you lose what is coming across in your posts as a fairly anti-German attitude.
Good thing he didn't call them Krauts like many around here do.
Do you need any help? if i am the one like you first i will kik his ass, this type of ppl must give him some lessons
Do we need to rearrange the words or just have a wild stab in the dark at understanding what you mean?
QUOTE (Keydeck @ Nov 3 2007, 4:34 pm)
Nah Eugene, you can't do that either. That's just generalising in a positive way
Ah go on so, yes we're fabulous, every last potato eating, bog trotting, muck chewing one of us.
Ah go on so, yes we're fabulous, every last potato eating, bog trotting, muck chewing one of us.
Yes, of course you are right. Thats just seen from my point of view. In my impression you guys score really badly on the whingeing-index though. But I may be biased- have had two great evenings with some of you fellow potatoe eaters in a pub here. Anyhow, summarized, you won't stop me from generalising in a positive way in this case.
Arsebiscuits. Pisstaking yes. Whingeing, not so much.
To get back to one of the topics here -- personal space in lines -- if it's in the grocery store, put your basket behind you and then you stand back from the person in front of you as far as you want. You control the space. In lines at airports, do the same with your luggage. If you haven't got any objects to put between you and the space invaders, it's tough, but... you can turn around and stand backwards in the line. People are much less likely to get too close to you when you're facing them. And maybe you've got a big magazine or newspaper to read that you can hold out in front of you in a large way.
QUOTE (Gen @ Nov 5 2007, 1:42 pm)
personal space in lines -- if it's in the grocery store, put your basket behind you and then you stand back from the person in front of you as far as you want.
Doesn't always work though. Some people have no qualms about banging their trolley into yours and thus causing it to bump into you. That or their snot-nosed little offspring will start climbing on the back of it causing it to roll into the magazine stand.
True, true, but it works more often than not. And you can keep a hand on it with some pressure ready to shove right back. Or your ass if it's padded enough. (And at the right height.) Defensive line-standing, an art.
Or your ass if it's padded enough. (And at the right height.) Defensive line-standing, an art.
Have the U-Bahns been particularly full recently? On my route, I've had to get out to let people off, and every day, people crowd the U-Bahn door, leaving an exit funnel. The concept of standing back to let other passengers disembark, or that someone who gets off is doing so to let other passengers off, appears to be quite alien.
QUOTE (Gen @ Nov 5 2007, 1:52 pm)
you can keep a hand on it with some pressure ready to shove right back
Or wear a rucksack, and every now and then lean or step backwards. You can also turn every now and then, swinging your rucksack in an arc behind you. Elbows and bags in your hand are good for this too, actually anything you are carrying can be used. If someone is too close, they learn pretty quickly to keep clear.
I hate people standing extremely close, so I've developed a few techniques to enlarge my personal space when its invaded. Doesn't work on public transport in rush hour though, as nobody can help the fact of overcrowding.
Actually, re-reading this I think I'm going to be a very annoying old person!
QUOTE (Punchbear @ Nov 5 2007, 1:54 pm)
people crowd the U-Bahn door, leaving an exit funnel. The concept of standing back to let other passengers disembark, or that someone who gets off is doing so to let other passengers off, appears to be quite alien.
That'd be the Lachsdeppen
QUOTE (Keydeck @ Sep 17 2003, 4:33 pm)
2. "Lachsdepp(in)"
This is a member of the group of people on the platform who seem to think it’s a good idea to attempt to get onto the train before the departing passengers have had a chance to get off. Again the fear seems to be that the train will pull away before they have a chance to get on. The doors open and suddenly there’s a semi-circle of people standing there blocking you from going in any direction except through a tiny gap in the centre. If you are trying to get off with bags or children then it’s a nightmare. Of course if you do happen to say anything to them along the lines Can you get out of the way please“, they’ll look at you blankly as if you’re the one causing the problem.
This is a member of the group of people on the platform who seem to think it’s a good idea to attempt to get onto the train before the departing passengers have had a chance to get off. Again the fear seems to be that the train will pull away before they have a chance to get on. The doors open and suddenly there’s a semi-circle of people standing there blocking you from going in any direction except through a tiny gap in the centre. If you are trying to get off with bags or children then it’s a nightmare. Of course if you do happen to say anything to them along the lines Can you get out of the way please“, they’ll look at you blankly as if you’re the one causing the problem.
And in ski lines, hold your poles in the middle and horizontal next to your sides and swing them about: back and forth, in arcs, cross them behind you and swing them up and down... you're just keeping your arms warm, after all. Keeps them at least a half-pole's length back. Worked in France where I felt like they wanted to... hmm, can't think of a polite term for it.
Become better acquainted with you?
Interesting edit Keydeck
If you ever mention that it would be interesting to "bet aquainted" with me, I'm going to sit down, quickly.
If you ever mention that it would be interesting to "bet aquainted" with me, I'm going to sit down, quickly.
Without even asking my name, yes. And no breakfast afterwards either. I missed the edit, but "Become better acquainted with you?" matches just as well, starting with B as it does.
QUOTE (Timmeh @ Nov 4 2007, 6:38 pm)
What do the Fighting Irish have to do with Notre Dame?
QUOTE (eurovol @ Nov 4 2007, 7:41 pm)
I am putting that into the post of the Century.
How about just answering the question, I can't seem to remember the Irish invading France...or did they
QUOTE (Saint @ Nov 5 2007, 2:23 pm)
If you ever mention that it would be interesting to "bet aquainted" with me, I'm going to sit down, quickly.
I'll be right behind you.
Leky, Notre Dame University in the US sports clubs are referred to as the Fighting Irish.
QUOTE (Gen @ Nov 5 2007, 2:23 pm)
I missed the edit
I'm sure you can easily imagine both the action and the position involved.
QUOTE (Keydeck @ Nov 5 2007, 2:17 pm)
That'd be the Lachsdeppen
Why do they do it? I had to physically move one guy today. I got off, went left, looked at him, stood right up in front of him, turned my back and pushed him slowly back. He got the hint but didn't say anything. Got back on, get to my stop, same thing, big crowd forms not 2 feet in front of the door and they don't move. I'm on the edge here, I'm gonna take one of these larrikins down to Chinatown, if they don't grow some manners/common sense. Somebody lend me a taser, bro.
@Punchbear. Play Ten Kraut Bowling. Once the door opens you get out quickly BUT IN A STRAIGHT LINE. Any angle but it has to be at speed. You can not change your direction though. You gain points for knocked over people, and bonus points if they call you "unverschämt". Cheating is allowed, such as large bulky bags swung on the shoulder and pushchairs. Makes a commuter journey into a great game all the family can play!
I think I'm going to paint a small child silver and drag it with me. Then, when they crowd, I'll point and say "This doesn't compute."
Then they'll know...
Then they'll know...
Keydeck, thanks, I did actually know that, but why anyone would expect a New Zealander to know the nickname of an American University sports team is beyond me.
punchbear: tossing out a buck rogers reference will make you friends in any country!
QUOTE (leky @ Nov 5 2007, 3:00 pm)
Keydeck, thanks, I did actually know that, but why anyone would expect a New Zealander to know the nickname of an American University sports team is beyond me.
Don't get all exclusive about it, most of the rest of the world probably has no idea about it either (I certainly didn't).
Anyway, my U-Bahn skills were honed in Tokyo, where the unwritten rule is "Take No Prisoners".
i'm actually looking forward to getting off the ubahn tonight, mainly cos i brought 2 bags. ha! there should be a scoring system. i will happily knock someone over, not look back and walk away
while ive never done the straight line charge Gideon talks about, i do favour the stand and just wriggle your bag till people move. i think rugby taught me this.
while ive never done the straight line charge Gideon talks about, i do favour the stand and just wriggle your bag till people move. i think rugby taught me this.
QUOTE (RubyTuesday @ Nov 5 2007, 3:16 pm)
punchbear: tossing out a buck rogers reference will make you friends in any country!
More Bang for your Buck.
Ok now I know it's Monday and I am feeling a bit dim witted but what has Wurzel Gummidge (sp) got to do with buck rodgers
Note: I have never actually watched buck rogers or whatever it is, so I am probably completely missing something Did used to watch Wurzel though.
Note: I have never actually watched buck rogers or whatever it is, so I am probably completely missing something Did used to watch Wurzel though.
Buck's being bullied by Wurzel. And Wurzel looks like Rudi Völler.
QUOTE (leky @ Nov 5 2007, 3:00 pm)
why anyone would expect a New Zealander to know the nickname of an American University sports team is beyond me.
Why the fuck Americans themselves are so fucking obsessed with watching schoolkids play sport is beyond me. If I suggested to a few mates that we wander down to the local school to watch sports, they'd assume that I was a perv, and wanted to see girls wearing gym knickers, or that I was a perv and wanted to see young lads grappling with one another. School sports. I understand the yanks even bloody televise the shite. Simply beyond comprehension.
Please, no americans reply to this in some weak attempt to explain yourselves. You'll only get humiliated.
QUOTE (Schotte @ Nov 5 2007, 3:29 pm)
i'm actually looking forward to getting off the ubahn tonight, mainly cos i brought 2 bags.
Don't forget that during the ride your bags should be ON the seats next to you.
QUOTE (don_riina @ Nov 5 2007, 4:38 pm)
Why the fuck Americans themselves are so fucking obsessed with watching schoolkids play sport is beyond me. If I suggested to a few mates that we wander down to the local school to watch sports, they'd assume that I was a perv, and wanted to see girls wearing gym knickers, or that I was a perv and wanted to see young lads grappling with one another. School sports. I understand the yanks even bloody televise the shite. Simply beyond comprehension.
Please, no americans reply to this in some weak attempt to explain yourselves. You'll only get humiliated.
Please, no americans reply to this in some weak attempt to explain yourselves. You'll only get humiliated.
Schoolkids? People in University are adults. Do you have a problem with the olympics, as it can have about the about the same age range? Although even high school (american) football is more entertaining than bundesliga 2 or lower...
QUOTE (don_riina @ Nov 5 2007, 4:38 pm)
wanted to see girls wearing gym knickers, or that I was a perv and wanted to see young lads grappling with one another.
Why do you have such a problem with the idea that my country is a nation of pervs?
No questions. Watch the Twiki.
That's mildly disturbing
QUOTE (don_riina @ Nov 5 2007, 4:38 pm)
or that I was a perv and wanted to see young lads grappling with one another.
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