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Yes. I usually take someone assuming I’m scared of something as a slight affront. It’s diminutive instead of using a word like unintelligible in this case.
by huytersd 3y ago
Yes. I usually take someone assuming I’m scared of something as a slight affront. It’s diminutive instead of using a word like unintelligible in this case.
- zen928 3y agoTry to not frame general statements through the lens of your worst critics, and to actively give charity while interpretating messages from people who don't demonstrate harmful intent. I don't see anything hostile about someone claiming that those who might feel intimidation by a language they don't speak will feel at ease (because the primarily content is in their language). Assuming a negative intention on a message of seemingly good will should be a moment for you to pause and consider why you think that way, instead of conjuring up post-hoc reasoning to decipher a hidden hate message.
- septillianator 3y agowell said
- rpastuszak 3y ago100% agree. Not a comment on that parent comment per se (didn't read it as it's flagged), but in PL "intimidating" has much more negative connotations which makes the word a tad hard to translate (e.g. intimidating → zastraszający == "trying to scare sm/sb"). Things like this might slip if EN is not your first language. > Assuming a negative intention on a message of seemingly good will should be a moment for you to pause and consider why you think that way, instead of conjuring up post-hoc reasoning to decipher a hidden hate message. As a kid living in a German speaking country I had to deal with racism fairly regularly. I moved to the UK in my early 20s. I still remember the feeling of dread when I saw a nail salon asking for a premium for "nails (with polish)". I obviously knew what that meant, but for a split second I was pissed xd