Topic: How long will this last?
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E started this discussion 10 years ago #51,381
Each day people talk to me more and it's getting so stressful that I can no longer hide my anxiety as i smile and laugh. I even have private meetings with the principal about something I'm not sure about at all.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 8 minutes later[^] [v] #665,954
What's this about? The language barrier?
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 36 seconds later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,955
Anonymous B replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,957
@previous (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
Sounds like a nightmare, but you've only just moved over there. It will last precisely 18 months? Dunno, really. In the meantime, remember that it's probably character building or something.
Sounds like a nightmare, but you've only just moved over there. It will last precisely 18 months? Dunno, really. In the meantime, remember that it's probably character building or something.
beckyderp !Hi.HILLARY joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 35 seconds later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,958
@665,955 (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
You should try reading this site on google translate to increase your language skills
You should try reading this site on google translate to increase your language skills
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Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 14 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,975
@665,957 (B)
Yeah its good in a way. I'm amazed how people still talk to me even though I only really respond with facial expressions intune with their voice and eyebrows.
@previous (beckyderp !Hi.HILLARY)
That's a very good idea, but I lack discipline. Everyday i come home, the focus is on a personal celebration about how i survived another day. Learning is never part of it.
Yeah its good in a way. I'm amazed how people still talk to me even though I only really respond with facial expressions intune with their voice and eyebrows.
@previous (beckyderp !Hi.HILLARY)
That's a very good idea, but I lack discipline. Everyday i come home, the focus is on a personal celebration about how i survived another day. Learning is never part of it.
Anonymous B replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 28 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,976
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 8 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,982
@665,975 (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
idk how well educated the denmarkians are in english but most of europe speaks english pretty well, has that helped at all?
idk how well educated the denmarkians are in english but most of europe speaks english pretty well, has that helped at all?
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 5 minutes later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,990
@665,976 (B)
I think it's fair to say that I learned English on my own. When I was a little kid, it was the movies. Later it was steam.
I never planned on making friends but who could refuse a friend request on steam? Not me.
My early days was filled with frantically using a online spell checker as i wrote in "engrish". I don't go on steam anymore. Too many bad memories of kids like me trying to make sense of the world while filled with sexual hormones.
I think it's fair to say that I learned English on my own. When I was a little kid, it was the movies. Later it was steam.
I never planned on making friends but who could refuse a friend request on steam? Not me.
My early days was filled with frantically using a online spell checker as i wrote in "engrish". I don't go on steam anymore. Too many bad memories of kids like me trying to make sense of the world while filled with sexual hormones.
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) double-posted this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,994
@665,982 (D)
They are terrible at it, a lot of Danes don't speak a word of English. The ones that do are either unsure if it's insulting to speak English to you, or they have this rule that you only speak danish in Denmark and nothing else.
They are terrible at it, a lot of Danes don't speak a word of English. The ones that do are either unsure if it's insulting to speak English to you, or they have this rule that you only speak danish in Denmark and nothing else.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 29 seconds later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,995
@665,990 (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
I think speaking to Danish speaking people online would reduce the anxiety to a manageable level. Is being proficient at English not helpful for communicating day to day?
I think speaking to Danish speaking people online would reduce the anxiety to a manageable level. Is being proficient at English not helpful for communicating day to day?
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 14 seconds later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,996
Anonymous B replied with this 10 years ago, 48 seconds later, 47 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #665,997
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 49 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #666,000
@665,995 (E)
No its not at all. You see I'm in that school based on the lie that I understand danish very good.
But many MANY Danes do not understand English and so I'm not comfortable speaking to them in that language, specially because I'm not really supposed to be speaking in English.
No its not at all. You see I'm in that school based on the lie that I understand danish very good.
But many MANY Danes do not understand English and so I'm not comfortable speaking to them in that language, specially because I'm not really supposed to be speaking in English.
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) double-posted this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #666,005
Man, you guys have been great and I'm going to leave now before I reveal even more of too much information in some kind of a wild faux pass that makes me look like something bad as usual.
Thanks dudes.
Thanks dudes.
Anonymous E replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #666,007
@666,000 (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
You have to devote more time to being proficient. I don't think your school will expell you if you are honest about your struggles.
If you say, 'I'm still having trouble understanding spoken Danish and I need help.' rather than, 'I have no fucking idea what I'm doing here everything is a lie.' then you might be provided help.
You have to devote more time to being proficient. I don't think your school will expell you if you are honest about your struggles.
If you say, 'I'm still having trouble understanding spoken Danish and I need help.' rather than, 'I have no fucking idea what I'm doing here everything is a lie.' then you might be provided help.
beckyderp !Hi.HILLARY replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 59 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #666,011
@665,975 (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
It's not a good idea. Every post I make to you is bullshit because I dislike you. Thanks.
It's not a good idea. Every post I make to you is bullshit because I dislike you. Thanks.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #666,013
@previous (beckyderp !Hi.HILLARY)
lololololol
Perhaps the school has discovered his need for young children.
lololololol
Perhaps the school has discovered his need for young children.
Anonymous E replied with this 10 years ago, 40 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #666,015
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 50 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #666,060
@666,011 (beckyderp !Hi.HILLARY)
Well are you sure that every thread i make isn't even more bullshit? I mean here i am after i said i would leave.
Well are you sure that every thread i make isn't even more bullshit? I mean here i am after i said i would leave.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #666,062
@previous (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
> Man, you guys have been great and I'm going to leave now before I reveal even more of too much information in some kind of a wild faux pass that makes me look like something bad as usual.
See what happens when your ass has been handed to you.
> Man, you guys have been great and I'm going to leave now before I reveal even more of too much information in some kind of a wild faux pass that makes me look like something bad as usual.
See what happens when your ass has been handed to you.
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 51 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #666,064
Anonymous F replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #666,066
@previous (Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E)
having your ass handed to you:
"Getting completely, utterly and totally beaten, defeated and crushed at a game, challenge or debate. Often computer based. Can be extended through the phrase "... on a plate"
having your ass handed to you:
"Getting completely, utterly and totally beaten, defeated and crushed at a game, challenge or debate. Often computer based. Can be extended through the phrase "... on a plate"
Metæ joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,067
@OP
I'm surprised. Your English is native-fluency. Is there any possibility you could talk to people in English? You really do have a good command of the language.
I'm surprised. Your English is native-fluency. Is there any possibility you could talk to people in English? You really do have a good command of the language.
Lt. Judy Hopps joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,069
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,071
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,073
Denmark guy !jJEom8Ii3E (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,075
Antikhristos !M6R0eWkIpk joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 5 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,171
@OP
Are you seeing a psychiatrist or therapist yet? It's my belief that everyone could benefit from a little therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy.
Are you seeing a psychiatrist or therapist yet? It's my belief that everyone could benefit from a little therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy.
squeegee joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 4 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,307
@previous (Antikhristos !M6R0eWkIpk)> cognitive behavioral therapy
yeah, no. i tried that shit on someone once and it caused more harm than good.
squeegee double-posted this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,309
and did you know that in the state of Texas it's not illegal to practice psychiatry on someone unless you say that's what you're doing?(Edited 22 seconds later.)
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #666,336
Antikhristos !M6R0eWkIpk replied with this 10 years ago, 12 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #666,553
@666,307 (squeegee)
Are you sure it was CBT and not... CBT? Unfortunately not all therapists are created equally and no single therapy is a panacea.
Are you sure it was CBT and not... CBT? Unfortunately not all therapists are created equally and no single therapy is a panacea.