What has MyLot Taught You?

Anna

@LadyDuck (460804)

• Switzerland

6 Feb 16

I have learned a lot about other countries and, YES, I go searching for more info many times while I am reading a discussion. I have always been very curious.

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vanny

@vandana7 (99188)

• India

6 Feb 16

And you have shared some very interesting information also...

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Anna

@LadyDuck (460804)

• Switzerland

6 Feb 16

@vandana7 Thank you, when I find something that I judge interesting, I like to share.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I'm surprised how, in many ways, we are all so similar with similar likes, dislikes and problems.

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scheng1

@scheng1 (24650)

• Singapore

6 Feb 16

There are some things I prefer not to learn! I think it is part of the culture in Mylot that brings freedom of speech to every user. If a person says that he likes to eat dogs, because that is his culture, so be it! I may not like it, but I have to accept that as the culture of someone else.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I think I am more tolerant now and more willing to say 'I may not want to do that but it's okay if others want to'.

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Ajmal

@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

6 Feb 16

I have improved my fluency in English a lot here. I know I still need more improvements. I hope I can convey my ideas clearly to others. I appreciate your effort you are taking to be precise in your posts. And that is inspiring!

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I have a great admiration for those of you on MyLot for whom English is not their first language. I think you are very brave to continue to post and comment. Sometimes it must be very hard and very tiring.

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Ajmal

@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

6 Feb 16

@JudyEv Thanks for the kind words. They were so inpiring for me to write more. Thank you again

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LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51560)

• Philippines

6 Feb 16

I've learned personally that what's happening to every one here in my country, is no different to what's happening to the rest of the world. I've learned people in other countries are just as ordinary as we are here. I've learned different cultures and everyday lives they spent as the posts come and go. Most specifically, I've learned to type with out looking at the keyboard.

mylot was the literally typing lesson for me.

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vanny

@vandana7 (99188)

• India

6 Feb 16

You are in danger of keys going on strike, or even worse, suing you for neglect.

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Fleur

@Fleura (29288)

• United Kingdom

6 Feb 16

Well done! I still look at the keyboard - but at least it helps to avoid eye strain from staring at the screen al the time!

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

This is the biggest lesson for me too - that we 'ordinary people' are much the same all over the world, trying to build a good life and be good people no matter where we live. And congratulations on learning to touch-type. That is a very handy skill to have.

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Deborah-Diane

@DeborahDiane (40105)

• Laguna Woods, California

6 Feb 16

I have learned a lot, too. I have learned how people live in other countries. I have gotten to see pictures of kangaroos in backyards, fabulous sunsets, and beautiful gardens all over the world.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

Learning how similar we all are has been a high point for me - and how different.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

@BellaDoc It's been great to have the chance to use them. :)

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

6 Feb 16

Yes. Judy's wonderful childhood photos have been fabulous to see.

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Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16774)

• Canada

6 Feb 16

The picture

Yes it has been helpful as other people write to me. I don't mind if people are inaccurate if it gives me their point of view which means more than expert knowledge which by the way is not always right?

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Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16774)

• Canada

6 Feb 16

@JudyEv It is. I like those guys they are cute for big mice.

Actually they remind me of deer who did a lot of threadmill.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

Sometimes I've been corrected - nicely - and that has made me more careful in future posts to try to get things right. Isn't it a great photo?

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AmberLynn

@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)

• United States

6 Feb 16

For me? Mylot is just a great place to be. Sure I learn new things from time to time, and it's great to learn about different cultures. I can't particularly name anything I've learned though.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I've enjoyed learning how people cope with sidewalks and cars covered feet-deep in snow!!

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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6 Feb 16

Now and then I get a glimpse of a different culture, usage of language, new names and interesting information too.

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vanny

@vandana7 (99188)

• India

6 Feb 16

Oh yes, language..I hope mine is improving. But idioms are so great.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I am sure I must be more tolerant knowing that culture accounts for many differences in how we treat each other.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

@vandana7 And even for those who speak English as their first language there are idioms unique to each country.

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

6 Feb 16

First of all - what a fabulous photo! Like you my geography has improved immensely, but there are so many more things I've learnt too. I suppose the main thing is getting insights into people's lives and culture.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I think that is the big one - knowing that we're all a bit the same while being so different in other ways.

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Fleur

@Fleura (29288)

• United Kingdom

6 Feb 16

I'm impressed if you really can name and locate every one of the 50 states! Not to mention Canada. I don't think I could even do all the counties of the UK.

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pgn

@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

7 Feb 16

I am not sure about all the counties in England either. The four provinces of Ireland is easy, but all 32 counties would be a challenge, especially picking them off a map by shape and location!

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I'm not game to start with the counties of the UK. Do you know how many there are? I should think there are dozens. Another thing to look up!!

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Erly Maglangit

@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

6 Feb 16

I have learned many things here about people around the world, their likes and dislikes are shown the manner they comment and share, so nice site to know our thoughts and feelings irrespective of nationality.

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Erly Maglangit

@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

6 Feb 16

@JudyEv , so true and that what makes us unique.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I think this has been the greatest benefit to me too. To learn how we are so different in some ways but so alike in others.

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ElizabethWallace

@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

6 Feb 16

I have learned that you guys on the other side of the pond (in both directions) use different principle parts of verbs than we do in the U.S. Example: learnt and not learned. Such fun.

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M.-L.

@MALUSE (69390)

• Germany

7 Feb 16

learnt, spelt, burnt, dreamt, leant, smelt, spilt, spoilt It's only logical that American English uses regular forms. They were easier for all non-English immigerants to learn.

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ElizabethWallace

@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

7 Feb 16

@MALUSE We have weak and strong verbs like German, but the German ones are more regular in their spelling. But then, the whole language is much easier to spell.

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M.-L.

@MALUSE (69390)

• Germany

7 Feb 16

@ElizabethWallace It always surprises me when German pupils (or foreigners in general) master the English spelling.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

6 Feb 16

My online interactions make me feel as though the world is smaller and I am part of a community.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

This is true. We all have problems and highlights. We're not so different in our hopes and aspirations although we may live on opposite ends of the earth.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130292)

• India

6 Feb 16

There is so much to learn here and getting it at a global level makes all the difference. Most important of all I have learnt that we are all the same no matter which part of the globe we come from.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130292)

• India

7 Feb 16

@JudyEv The fact that I feel at home here except for few users who think they are superior shows that there is not much difference here. And that attitude about I am superior one sees that back home as well

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Feb 16

Although the world is such a big place, we're not all that much different are we?

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Feb 16

@allknowing It is a shame if some think they are superior. Look on it as them having a problem rather than you.

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Ayeizsha

@gaiza12 (4884)

• Philippines

6 Feb 16

Honestly, I don't read a lot of posts that contains news and politics even sports. Well a few news here and there but not really much. So i guess I did not learn that much with those topics. What i have really learned here is the use of proper punctuation and enhance my grammar.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Feb 16

It's good that you have been able to improve your English here. I now know a bit more about countries other than Australia.

Robert

@lokisdad (4226)

• United States

6 Feb 16

not much except for the differences between cultures here and in other parts of the world.

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Robert

@lokisdad (4226)

• United States

7 Feb 16

@JudyEv yes you are so right and its strange because you would think that there would be somethings that are just universal but not really. I know americans are probably up there with the most offensive not purposely but we are intrusive in nature we are always seeking to know and we don't realize that not all cultures are cool with that. Also i find we are a very touchy affectionate kind of people where other cultures find it offensive.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Feb 16

Cultural differences are interesting I think. What is rude in one country might be considered polite in another.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 16

@lokisdad Some American tourists come over as loud and brash which is a shame. I know Aussie tourists in Bali are considered rude and uncivil, and I'm sure this is true in some cases. Some Asian cultures think it's okay to ask how wealthy you are which is a no-no to us. And so it goes :)

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susan

@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

8 Feb 16

I've learnt allsorts... like you about different countries... stuff about whats good for you and whats not .... food wise... etc. but of course can't bring anything to Mind... I love that photo ..is that in your garden ??

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susan

@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

8 Feb 16

@JudyEv. Yeahhh... but he managed.... , do you put food out specifically for them..? i'd be glued to the window with my camera in my hand....lol's

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 16

There has certainly been some great information about health issues. The photo was out the kitchen window. The little bloke's legs are only just long enough.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 16

@sueznewz2 They just eat the grass around the place and come into the garden if they want a drink or a nibble. There is other water available for them too around the place. And we do have dozens of photos of the roos - including about 2 dozen of this couple in various poses at the birdbath!

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pgn

@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

6 Feb 16

I do like to look up info for any post, response or comment I write, where needed. There are a lot of humourous people on myLot, and a lot of clever ones too.

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@JudyEv (327084)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 16

I rarely have a guess anymore but check out my facts because someone will know if I'm fudging or not. :)

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paigea

@paigea (35839)

• Canada

7 Feb 16

I have enjoyed learning little snippets of what life is like all over the world. And the feeling that I have a group of friends here.

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