1. LESSON One (A true classic, if I do say so myself)
- What We Say: ‘It’s Fine‘
- What We Really Mean: It’s not fine o. Don’t let this my calm voice deceive you. We must have a long conversation about this matter. And don’t start asking me JAMB questions about what you did. You should already know.
2. LESSON 2
- What We Say: ‘I’m Not Hungry’
- What We Really Mean: I’m not hungry AT THE MOMENT, but I may be hungry later on, so I wouldn’t say no to your offer. However, I don’t want to seem like a pig, so I’ll hold myself.
3. LESSON 3
- What We Say: ‘I Don’t Care’
- What We Really Mean: I care. I really, really, really do care. It’s very significant & and I’ll be thinking about it throughout the day.
4. LESSON 4
- What We Say: ‘What? / Eh?’
- What We Really Mean: No, I heard you the first time, but talk am again if you get liver. I’m giving you a wonderful opportunity to retract your statement.
5. LESSON 5
- What We Say: ‘I Just Want A Guy With A Great Personality’
- What We Really Mean: I just want a nice looking, sweet, funny and financially stable guy who also happens to have a great personality.
6. LESSON 6
- What We Say: ‘I’m Almost Ready’
- What We Really Mean: Still in my PJs. Give me an hour to gather up any morale I possess to start getting ready. One must never rush perfection.
7. LESSON 7
- What We Say: ‘I Don’t Really Feel Like Going Out’
- What We Really Mean: If you think I’m leaving my warm bed, snacks and Netflix, after putting on my hair net, to go trapezing about on these streets, you must be seriously delusional.
8. LESSON 8
- What We Say: ‘I Like Him, But………’
- What We Really Mean: Nope, not into him. Don’t like him, might never like him, but let’s be polite about it.
9. LESSON 9
- What We Say: ‘He’s A Nice Guy’
- What We Really Mean: I don’t know how I feel about him yet, so I’m going to use the most neutral adjective possible to describe him for the mean time.
10. LESSON 10
- What We Say: ‘I Have Nothing To Wear’
- What We Really Mean: Nothing fits me or looks good on me/There’re so many choices that it’s overwhelming/ I have nothing new or interesting to wear.
11. LESSON 11
- What We Say: ‘Yes’
- What We Really Mean: Yes, but possibly No, but it could somehow turn into a Yes later on…….On second thought, No. Let’s go with No.
12. LESSON 12
- What We Say: ‘She’s alright, but…..’
- What We Really Mean: I dislike her immensely. Let me now list the reasons why.
13. LESSON 13
- What We Say: ‘Do Whatever You Want’
- What We Really Mean: You should know me better by now. But please, by all means, go ahead. Whatever you see, collect.
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If they like they shouldn’t open their mouth and say what they want .. what’s all this oneππ€£
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π€£π€£ Why are you like this na
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Damn why is this post so accurate?? π
Whenever I’m like “huhh, but do I care? ” my soul starts screaming “hell yeahhhh” π
And I agree that “nice” is the most neutral adjective to play safe π
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π€£π€£ We will never change
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There’s a saying in French: “Il/elle est brave…” S/he’s a good guy/girl… (Decoded: “Hopeless”) πππ»
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π€£ I’ll need to remember that one for future references
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It is more used in the South of France… With their Southern accent.
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I had the pleasure of visiting there 2 years ago. It was absolutely beautiful
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It is. Very. Though the Soputh of France covers so many different realities… I only know a small part, the so called “CΓ΄te d’azur” and Corsica.
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π€π€ We were in Lyon. Only stayed a couple of days before moving back to Paris to leave for Milan
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Okay. Lyon is still “North”. Not much accent. Though some of the architecture is inspired by Italy. I went to College in Lyon. How did you like Milan? Precious isn’t it?
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You did? That must have been exciting. What did you study? It was. I’m a fan of old buildings and architecture, so visiting The Duomo & The Santa Maria Delle Grazie was amazing
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It is a cathedral of lace… π
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π That’s a beautiful way to put it
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This was so funny to read
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π€£π€£π€£ Thank you!! π€²β€β€βΊ
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Hahaha π..very true..great observation ππ»
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π€£π€£ Thank you ππ
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Pleasure is all mine π
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Hahahah…this is so well truly written oneπ€ͺ
Can totally relate to the idea of itπ§‘
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π€π Thank you so much
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My great pleasure π π€
You are most welcome π€π§‘
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