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Re:How Africans Are Changing French – One Joke, Rap and Book at a Time
on Monday December 18, 2023 @05:03AM (#38680801)
As a Norwegian, we also have swear words that are not that bad. The problem is that the closest translation is often "fuck". So if you meet a Norwegian, don't be surprised if they drop the f-bomb frequently in business meetings. Many are not aware of the social context.
Re:How Africans Are Changing French – One Joke, Rap and Book at a Time
on Monday December 18, 2023 @04:55AM (#38680774)
I have the same experience. For some reason, native English speakers struggle more.
Americans seem to struggle more than Brits. Perhaps it's because people in the UK are more used to strong Brittish accents and foreigners