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Politics / Re: Photo: To Raise Sculptural Piece Of Jonathan In Otuoke As A Mark Of Hero by rabzy01: 2:48pm On May 09, 2015 |
No problem, as long as the statue will be in Otueke.
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Culture / Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria! by rabzy01: 2:38pm On May 07, 2015 |
Icon4s: This is not a mosque. It is one of the gates of the Emir's palace in Kano. |
Education / Re: Avoid These 20 English Words When In Other Countries by rabzy01: 7:32pm On May 05, 2015 |
Toyolad: Thanks for noting. As for rearranging them you can do that. Over to you. Have done mine. |
Education / Re: Avoid These 20 English Words When In Other Countries by rabzy01: 7:30pm On May 05, 2015 |
espn: Yes, but point of correction. The reality is, when in Nigeria, don't call anyone or name your child ORUBEBE. Because people will see that person as stupid, incalculative, inarticulate and lacking in good manners or a rehabilitated militant like one below.
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Education / Re: Recommend Threads For Frontpage by rabzy01: 6:36pm On May 05, 2015 |
Education / Avoid These 20 English Words When In Other Countries by rabzy01: 6:32pm On May 05, 2015 |
If you travel abroad frequently for work, or if you have an e-commerce store with customers from all over the world, it’s worth noting that there are a number of English words that, phonetically, don’t work in other countries and can lead to double entendre or unintended offence territory. Here are 20 of them to help you ensure that your communication isn’t lost in translation. See also: 9 Words or Phrases Millennials Should Avoid Using in the Workplace France Preservative. Avoid asking about preservatives in France; you’ll probably be met with strange looks. It means ‘condom’ in France. Norway Pick. If you’re visiting Norway, don’t use the word ‘pick’. Your Norwegian colleague is unlikely to be impressed - it means ‘dick’ over there. Fitter. Does your business specialise in fitness products? Be mindful that in Norway, the word ‘fitte’ refers to a woman’s genitals. Turkey Peach. Going to Turkey? Avoid asking for a peach in the supermarket or anywhere else for that matter. It means ‘bastard’ in Turkish. Germany Gift. ‘Never look a gift horse in the mouth’, we’re told; perhaps more so in Germany where the word means ‘poison’. Latte. In Germany, latte doesn’t mean the frothy, milky concoction you get from your local Starbucks. It means ‘erect penis’ in some German quarters. Korea Salsa. Out for a Mexican in Korea? It’s probably best not to ask for salsa: it means ‘diarrhoea’ in Korean. Sweden Speed. Try not to talk about speed when in the company of others in Sweden. It means ‘fart’. Bump. If you’ve had the misfortune of a bump on your car, note that the word ‘bump’ in Swedish means ‘dump’. Speed bump. Put the above two words together and you have the phrase ‘speed bump’, which in Swedish means fart dump. Kiss. If you ask your Swedish host or hostess for a kiss, they might very well direct you to the toilets. In Swedish, the word means ‘pee’. Portugal Pay Day. If you’re in Portugal, refrain from singing with happiness that it’s ‘pay day’. No one will be impressed. In Portuguese it means “I farted”. Exquisite. Extend a compliment to your Portuguese host by describing something belonging to them as ‘exquisite’ and you might be met with askance looks: ‘esquisito’ in Portuguese means ‘weird’. Hungary Cookie. If you’re visiting Hungary, whether on business or for pleasure, avoid asking for a cookie. It means ‘small penis’ in Hungarian. Japan Jerry. It’s perhaps a little late for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, but if you’re in Japan, avoid using the word – it means ‘diarrhoea’ over there. France Bra. Do you sell luxury underwear? Whilst you and I might initially understand the word to mean a garment that covers the breasts, if you’re in France your French colleagues might think you’re selling arms. Literally. Italy Tremendous. Refrain from boasting about the tremendous prices you offer your clients. In this country, ‘tremendo’ is the word for ‘terrible’. Netherlands Bill. Asking for the bill might raise a few guffaws in the Netherlands: ‘bil’ means ‘buttocks’ there. Lager. It might confuse your Dutch colleagues if you were to ask for a ‘lager’ when having a few drinks with them after work. Lager means ‘storage’ in Dutch. Spain Cool. The word cool is too close for comfort to the Spanish word 'culo'; a crude term for 'bum'. Best avoided. ... See also: How to Take Advantage of Your Native Language Working in a Foreign Country That some words can be misinterpreted not only has relevance for those who frequently go abroad on business, but as Tictail point out, also for online businesses where ‘borderless’ transactions take place. So if you’ve often wondered why your “exquisite Madagascan chocolates” fly like hotcakes everywhere in the world except Brazil and Portugal, perhaps you now have the answer: weird, dodgy chocolates just won’t sell. Source: http://www.careeraddict.com/16695/avoid-these-20-english-words-when-in-other-countries?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=promoted_post |
Politics / Re: Pastor Rejects GEJ Trekker In Kwali by rabzy01: 6:23pm On May 05, 2015 |
May 29, jona go trek back to otueke. Na so fashola talkam.
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Politics / Re: Asabe Asmau-Ahmed, Petroleum Fund New Boss, Appointed By Jonathan by rabzy01: 6:14pm On May 05, 2015 |
I tell you...........
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Politics / Re: 14 Time Bombs Awaiting Buhari- Daily Trust by rabzy01: 2:30pm On May 03, 2015 |
CountDracula: Insha a Allah. By the grace of God. |
Islam for Muslims / Re: Breaking!chief Imam Of Abuja Is Dead by rabzy01: 10:52pm On May 02, 2015 |
Inna lil Lahi wa inna ilahi rajiun. Allahummarramhu wa afu anhu. |
Politics / Re: We Used Almajiris To Vote Out Jonathan – Kwankwaso by rabzy01: 4:26pm On Apr 14, 2015 |
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Politics / Re: Governorship Election: INEC Releases Press Statement by rabzy01: 3:48pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
If you want to catch dog, use bone. If you want to catch mouse, use fish. If you want to catch fish, use hook. IF YOU WANT TO CATCH PDP, USE................. NO CARD READER, NO ELECTION. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Aisha Buhari: Why President-elect’s Wife May Not Be Nigeria’s Next First Lady by rabzy01: 8:29am On Apr 04, 2015 |
cyril83:You have a point. Think of: PEJ, Mama Peace, That woman on top of petroleum subsidy, Dezani Odua, that lady with bullet proof car, Oteh, Okonjo... |
Politics / Re: 2015 POLLS: Please Support Me, GEJ Begs North-East by rabzy01: 7:19am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Jono, why now?
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Politics / Re: Daura Indigenes Wash Off GEJ's Visit With Water After Leaving Kastina by rabzy01: 1:19pm On Mar 22, 2015 |
FastShipping: After all he is ebele. The brother of ebola. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Jonathan Vs Buhari: How They Stand In 36 States, FCT - PUNCH by rabzy01: 1:12pm On Mar 22, 2015 |
You spoke my mind. makzeze: 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Nigerian Government Cuts Electricity Tariff By 50% by rabzy01: 5:14pm On Mar 17, 2015 |
It is too late too litle.........
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Politics / Re: Nigerian Government Cuts Electricity Tariff By 50% by rabzy01: 5:12pm On Mar 17, 2015 |
I tell you......... 1 Like 1 Share
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Politics / Re: Poll: If Today Was Election Day, Who Would You Vote For? by rabzy01: 9:58pm On Mar 15, 2015 |
I tell you.......... 5 Likes
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Family / Re: How Many Of You Used This?pix by rabzy01: 4:54pm On Mar 07, 2015 |
Yeah. We called it 'kodi'. |
Politics / Re: I Wasn’t Trying To Seduce The President –seyi Shay by rabzy01: 4:45pm On Mar 07, 2015 |
Uncle say make we no put " YAM & GOAT" in one place. You see what you caused now? See as the GOAT carry one leg cross the other one squeezing dickson and on top of that carry two hands put the thing down. The GOAT try sha. He for eat that YAM at once. Kongi na bastard.
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Politics / Re: Military: Fleeing Boko Haram On Rampage by rabzy01: 3:26pm On Mar 02, 2015 |
You said it all koboko69: |
Politics / Re: A Chadian Soldier Wears Charms For Protection Against Boko Haram Militants (pic) by rabzy01: 4:46pm On Feb 28, 2015 |
This is Africa. |
Politics / Re: Angry Politician Sets Hilux Vehicle On Fire In Delta State (Pic) by rabzy01: 9:13pm On Feb 17, 2015 |
See senseless conclusion. Who the hell told you that the picture was taken in Niger Delta or the woman is from ND? Get history book to know that there was Nigeria before oil. Read the newspapers to know that there is Nigeria with oil. Get common sense to know that there will be nigeria after oil from ND. nzeadachie:
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Politics / Re: A Crew Member Of Channels TV Was Stabbed At The Disrupted APC Rally In Rivers by rabzy01: 9:01pm On Feb 17, 2015 |
clevvermind: Yes, she is not just the cause of the accident but also prime suspect in multiple muder case. Had they not visited her, the accident wouldn't have happened.
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Politics / Re: Buhari Did Not Visit Chibok - GMB Campaign Office by rabzy01: 8:53pm On Feb 17, 2015 |
You may be right. What they want is the return of their missing girls. But who is there to help find and return them as the present Commander in Theft of the Nigerian Armed Forces has failed to do so? SSSlytherin2:
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Politics / Re: Angry Politician Sets Hilux Vehicle On Fire In Delta State (Pic) by rabzy01: 1:42pm On Feb 17, 2015 |
He must be a member of POVERTY DEVELOPMENT PARTY (PDP).
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Politics / Re: Muslim Group Attacks Gov. Fayose Over Malicious Newspaper Adverts by rabzy01: 1:35pm On Feb 17, 2015 |
This man has beeb a thug and will continue to be so till May 19, 2015 after which GMB will start giving him medications in kiriki. WAI
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Politics / Re: GEJ Media Chat On AIT, NTA: Live Updates by rabzy01: 4:25pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
Your knowledge of economics is at the same level with Ngozi- too much theories on papers and projector screens! Tell me something real. Abeg, how much be $1 to a Naira? Make I run go aliexpress if it is N101 to 1USD. If not, to hell with the rebasing of the GDP! tomakint: |
Politics / Re: Pdp Govs In Fresh Plot To Stop Buhari by rabzy01: 4:06pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
My Queen, what are you doing in Federal Republic of Nigeria? Is Biafra too hot for your? Thanks to Nigerian Army. What is your business with Nigeria's politics? biafranqueen:
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Politics / Re: GEJ Media Chat On AIT, NTA: Live Updates by rabzy01: 9:00pm On Feb 11, 2015 |
Then what is he doing in Aso rock? Is Nigeria a zoo? Why is he not in UI zoo? No wonder things keep happening in Nigeria and he doesnt give a damn. RedArrow: 2 Likes |
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