This site uses cookies.
Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site,
while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.
For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Matthew McCarthy Canada Local time: 20:48 French to English + ...
Negative speech
May 14, 2012
I would add that people may not appreciate the impact saying of a swear word in their non-native tongue, as well. I think it is not uncommon, for example, for non-native English speakers to toss the f-word around casually.
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Sharon Polson Local time: 02:48 French to English + ...
Agree
May 14, 2012
I agree with the above, French is my second language, the use of French swear words, although I perfectly understand their meaning, do not shock me in the same way as the equivalent words in English. I have heard bilingual friends say the same thing, so the above article doesn't surprise me in the least. On the other hand, my son who has spoken and heard both languages since birth is as shocked at swear words in both languages, which would also seem to be logical.
I agree with the above, French is my second language, the use of French swear words, although I perfectly understand their meaning, do not shock me in the same way as the equivalent words in English. I have heard bilingual friends say the same thing, so the above article doesn't surprise me in the least. On the other hand, my son who has spoken and heard both languages since birth is as shocked at swear words in both languages, which would also seem to be logical.
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Sophie Devidze Georgia Local time: 04:48 Member (2012) English to Georgian + ...
"people are more comfortable talking about embarrassing topics in a second language"
May 15, 2012
Thomas Mann beleived people can talk freely about love (an embarrassing topic ) only in foreign language. I have noticed that people are more open and socialize better when speaking second language.
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Create customer quotes and invoices from within Trados Studio
Trados Business Manager Lite helps to simplify and speed up some of the daily tasks, such as invoicing and reporting, associated with running your freelance translation business.
Translation Office 3000 is an advanced accounting tool for freelance translators and small agencies. TO3000 easily and seamlessly integrates with the business life of professional freelance translators.