FiveSeventeen

FiveSeventeen, 15 hours ago

@dwasmkuk

Especially in Spain, where the British immigrants suddenly discovered they not only had to learn the language - after twenty or so years living there - but couldn't stay longer than a few months at a time.

I really felt for therm then, I really feel for them now.

Not.

@Melinda @Wen @humanhorseshoes @alexproe @Roadwarrior29 @JackTheCat @TCMuffin

FiveSeventeen, 12 hours ago

@marcusjenkins

I am always massively disappointed by people who decide to live in a country, but separate themselves from that country's language and traditions. What was the attraction in the first place, if not just those things? And claiming to live according to the traditions and ideals of the country they have left. Why did they leave if that country is so important to them?

My work requires C2 German, not something a retiree is going to take on, but something that can be built up to over time, with little expenditure of energy.

@Lassielmr @dwasmkuk @Melinda @Wen @humanhorseshoes @alexproe @Roadwarrior29 @JackTheCat @TCMuffin

FiveSeventeen, 11 hours ago

@marcusjenkins

I suspect all of these cheap things will come to an end before anyone has really prepared themselves. I see a positive demise of British products on our shelves in Germany - although there is no shortage of whisky yet.

@Lassielmr @dwasmkuk @Melinda @Wen @humanhorseshoes @alexproe @Roadwarrior29 @JackTheCat @TCMuffin

FiveSeventeen, 3 days ago

@Kierkegaanks

Personally I'd have picked "Confederacy of Dunces" for this cover....

@RickiTarr