#different countries

[fractionofashadow]

So I've been wondering what different countries wish people surrounding the new year. Because in Germany on Jan 1st you literally say "Happy New One" meaning obviously Happy New Year which is probably pretty standard. But before that up until Dec 31st you wish people a "Good Slide" or maybe closer to a "Successful Slide" (Guten Rutsch) meaning I hope you cross over from this year to the next successfully.

[billionneuronscurious]

Consideration

It is our human tendency to make comparisons. Having seen two different worlds in two different countries, sometimes I see differences and maybe my brain does comparisons too.

Here, in the UK, I saw bus drivers getting down from their seats, going towards the other side door of the bus through which passengers embark, unfolding the platform and support that is meant for people with wheelchairs, and helping them get on the bus. ‘It is their duty’ some may say. But then shouldn’t it be the duty of bus drivers all over the world? In my country I have seen buses and even the system with such a platform, but it is never used. People probably don’t even know that buses should have them or if they exist at all. Life is difficult for disabled people in many parts of the world.

I was also surprised to see that they can adjust and heighten or lower the chassis of the bus to adjust with the adjoining curb or footpath.

Not only such systems on buses, but so many buildings here, and almost all new buildings are designed to be accessible to disabled people, such as those who have to use wheelchairs.

Imagine, so many buildings having this provision. Bus driver doesn’t question why waste time for one such passenger. It is not questioned about how few would use such an accessibility route, but it has to be there. It is a necessity.

This kind of inclusion and consideration is very much necessary in the world.

Wrongly, first buildings and structures are built, and then they think about how to adjust other things.

Dhairyasheel Dayal

[phrygee]

Catchphrases of Girls from Different Countries

(Note: This is purely a humorous sketch based on internet tropes, without any ill intent or stereotyping towards any country.)

I've changed my mind—since I've been really tired lately, I might not be able to draw much. I’ll just do as much as I can... As for my friends... I hope you’ll miss me? Even though we haven’t known each other for long... But anyway, I’ll definitely be back for winter break

[everydaymusecreation]

Let's go on a reading adventure!

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[ltwilliammowett]

Proverbs and their meaning

Maybe you've heard them before and here are a few and what they mean.

The port is not without customs

Everything in life has a price and you have to pay for everything.

When the water is still, the sailor must think of storm.

Don't be lulled into a sense of security and always be careful.

Seeing land does not mean being in port. - From Latvia

Do not praise the day before the evening.

Even on the wide sea, junks sometimes collide. From China

Always count on the most improbable.

What are children doing on a ship with bears? From Iceland

Inexperienced landlubbers disturb the experienced sailors.

A song is ten men on the rope

Singing makes the work easier and faster.

One man can't do both: scoop and row. From Norway

One should concentrate on one thing, otherwise neither one nor the other will succeed.

He sails like the great mast.

Someone is completely will-less, lazy and independent

There is sooner fire in hell than work on a ship. From Estonia

There is always work on a ship

Pump or sink, says the Sailor

To be or not to be, there is no alternative.

From just talking, not even a cheese ship sails. From Holland

Work, not talking.

[hobbitinthetardis]

it has just occurred to me that i used the word ‘capsicum’ in a recent post

and i just remembered that a lot of other people do not use the word capsicum. so i have provided, with the help of my good friend google, a translation.

you are very welcome.

[sarabrx]

long distance friendship

Hi, my name is Sara, I'm 19 and I'm from Italy.

I'm writing this because I was thinking of how beautiful are every kind of distance relationships and I realized that I only have one Italian long distance friend.

I was also realizing the fact that I would love to learn and know anything possible about other cultures and stuff.

I'll leave here a little description of myself, then feel free to text me and tell me stuff about yourself to figure it out if we could match. Have a good day everybody!

about me: I've just finished secondary school and I'll go to university on September, I really like reading and watching movies and tv series, I play volleyball, I love every kind of music but mostly pop, indie and rock..